Raising the rent is a natural part of property management, especially as running costs, taxes and market values shift over time. However, delivering the news of a rent increase to a tenant can be tricky. Indeed, Scotland saw 899 instances of tenants complaining about what they believed to be unfair rent rises  in 2024. A poorly handled rent rise can lead to strained relationships, vacancy risks and even disputes. But with a thoughtful approach, it’s possible to negotiate a re