IMPACT Feedback from our members shows that there have been three main impacts following the introduction of the Cost of Living legislation: • Firstly, landlords are increasing rents between tenancies to cover their costs and anticipated 1 costs due to a fear of ongoing rent control legislation.0F • Secondly, the financial burden and costs for landlords have increased. • Thirdly, investment in the private rented sector has stalled and landlords are questioning whether to stay in the sector and continue to let their private rented property. 1 1 According to data from the ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, UK: March 2023 , Scotland saw the biggest increase in rents in the last 12 months across Great Britain, despite being the only country to have imposed a rent cap.