How to lawfully increase rent under the new Section 13 rules and periodic tenancy regime.
When a tenant refers a Section 13 rent increase to the First-tier Tribunal, the rent it sets is capped at your figure and runs from the determination, not your notice date. How the process works, what the tribunal weighs, and how to prepare your evidence.
7 min read · 17 April 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 bans rental bidding wars in England. Landlords and agents must publish an asking rent and cannot invite or accept offers above it. Understand the new transparency rules.
6 min read · 28 March 2026