I received a rent increase a couple of weeks ago for 20% which I thought was quite a large amount. I live in a shared flat and as previously we had all got rent increase at the same time (and for the same amount) I assumed the others would have for there’s too or would in the next day or 2. Fast forward nearly 3 weeks and they haven’t got a rent increase.
AIBU to appeal my rent increase? When I first asked I was told it was because my room was largest- which isn’t the case 3 out of the 4 rooms are roughly the same size. But one has sole use of a balcony and the other has an ensuite where as I only have shared access to a balcony (so am at a disadvantage)
I was then told it was because council Tax water bill and gas/electric has risen.
My issue with this is
1- gas and electric has always been an allowance of x amount per month. This hasn’t been increased
2- having checked water in our area costs have actually decreased
3- although council tax has risen this is by around £70 per calendar year.
4- if it’s costs surely it should be split equally?
I have a feeling it’s as I notified the local council of there being no hmo and not living up to requirements or because I am the only one who is always on time with rent/in front with my rent so they have “assumed” I can afford it.
Aibu to appeal it and feel “targeted”