Rent increases
6 plain-English guides on rent increases for England landlords, written for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and updated for the law in force in 2026.
Section 13 Rent Increases Explained: The 2026 Rules for England Landlords
How a Section 13 rent increase works in England in 2026: the prescribed GOV.UK form, the once-a-year limit, notice periods and tribunal challenges explained.
14 min read Rent increasesWhat a Compliant Section 13 Rent Increase Notice Must Include (England, 2026)
What a compliant Section 13 rent increase notice must include for England landlords, aligned to the GOV.UK prescribed form and the 2026 Renters' Rights Act rules.
10 min read Rent increasesRent Increase Letter vs Section 13 Notice: Which Do You Need?
Rent increase letter vs Section 13 notice: when an informal letter is enough and when only the prescribed GOV.UK form legally binds your tenant in England.
13 min read Rent increasesRent Increase Compliance Checklist for England Landlords (2026)
A rent increase checklist for England landlords: the Section 13 steps, timing and prescribed-form rules that make your 2026 rent rise legally watertight.
12 min read Rent increasesThe Rental Bidding Ban in England: Can You Accept Higher Offers? (2026)
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 brings a rental bidding ban to England. Can you accept higher offers? What you must advertise, what is banned and the penalties.
13 min read Rent increasesHow to Increase Rent Legally in England in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
How to increase rent legally in England in 2026: the Section 13-only process, the once-a-year limit, notice periods and the prescribed GOV.UK form.
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