The following GOV UK page states that tenants must be notified of rent increases at least 6 months prior to the increase. What I'm failing to understand from this is if that includes the tenancy renewal or does this mean that a landlord is capable of increasing rent at renewal at any time.
For example, if the years fixed term renewal is only 1 month away, does the landlord have the right to increase the rent now for the renewal date, or should the tenants be notified exactly half way through the term?