How to Increase the Rent by Serving a Section 13 Notice

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Originally published at: How to Increase the Rent by Serving a Section 13 Notice

Serving a Section 13 notice is one of the ways landlords can increase rent under the Housing Act 1988. However, once the initial phase of the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect on 1st May 2026, this is set to change. With the plan being to phase out fixed-term tenancies in favour of periodic agreements,…

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Hi.

What happens if the tenants disagree in writing with the proposed rent increase after being served a Section 13 but fail to refer it to the first tier review system?

Thank you.