Guardian: The British complain about rising rent due to sanctions against Russia

London resident Margaret Perry told the publication that a landlord warned her the other day about raising rents from £675 to £825. The woman tried to negotiate a more acceptable amount.

“I frankly wrote that I could not pay that much, but he replied that he would evict me,” she shared.

Manchester resident Chris Koppen and his comrades found themselves in a similar situation, who, despite the “insane amount” and the owner’s demand to pay another 519 pounds as a deposit, decided not to move out.

A week ago, Philip Caudell, who lives in southeast London, found out about a 25 percent increase in rent, and he will have to look for a new home.

“It feels like the landlord can charge whatever price they want, and we have to pay,” he said.

Annie Cullum, a member of the Acorn tenants union, said landlords are being forced to raise rents due to rising food, electricity and fuel prices.