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Rent Increases & Tenant Rights (UK)
Free checkers and guides on rent increases, Section 13 notices, and how to challenge an unfair increase at tribunal.
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Is my rent increase legal?+
Since the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (in force 1 May 2026), an unagreed rent increase must be served on a valid Section 13 notice with at least two months’ notice, no more than once every 12 months. Informal letters, texts or verbal notices are not valid, and rent-review clauses are now void.
How much can my landlord increase my rent?+
There is no legal cap, but the rent must reflect the local market. If it is above comparable properties you can challenge it free at the First-tier Tribunal, which cannot set the rent higher than your landlord proposed and applies any new rent only from its decision date.
What if my deposit was not protected?+
If your landlord did not protect your deposit in a government scheme, a court can order compensation of up to three times the deposit — even if the deposit was later returned.
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Rent Increase Legality Check
Received a rent increase notice? Before you accept it — or panic — let us check whether it has been served legally, whether the amount is reasonable compared to your local market, and whether you have grounds to challenge it at the First-tier Tribunal. Built by UK professionals, not a letting agent.
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