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Renters Rights: Tenants will pay just £47 to challenge rent increasesRent tribunal challenges will cost tenants just £47 it has been revealed. The charge for applications to appeal a rent increase is one of the lowest across the court service and also comes without a ‘hearing fee’ for challenges. The figure was revealed in response to a written question from Kerry McCarthy, the MP for Bristol East to the Ministry of Justice. Responding to both questions, the courts minister Sarah Sackman said: “The Government has laid legislation to begin the process of implementing a new fees framework in the Property Chamber. “The purpose of the new framework is to deliver a fair and sustainable Property Chamber that is accessible to all. The framework includes a fee of £47 for applications to appeal a rent increase, with no hearing fee – this is one of the lowest fees across HMCTS.” She also confirmed funding will be available for those who cannot afford to mount a challenge, adding: “The Help with Fees scheme will always be available to provide financial support to those who cannot afford to pay fees.” New rules giving tenants greater powers to challenge rent increases are being introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act. The changes mean landlords will only be permitted to raise rents once a year, via a section 13 notice, and any increase must be in line with the local market rate. Even if the claim is unsuccessful rent payments cannot be backdated, meaning that, other than the fee, there is no disincentive for tenant to challenge proposed increases.