My mum’s rent has gone up from £700 pcm to £1450 pcm! She’s been paying £700 since 2012. She is retired and does get housing benefit. However, I’m assuming there is no way she will get extra help with this increase. Has anyone on housing benefit had such a massive rent increase and what help was there? There’s limited social housing in her area. This is why private rents need capping asap! I know social housing rents are.