Articles tagged “first-tier-tribunal”

renters rights act

Rent Increases Under the Renters' Rights Act: A Landlord's Guide

From 1 May 2026, every rent increase must go through a section 13 notice. Here's what changed, how the new tribunal rules tilt the risk, and how to do it properly.

11 min read

tenant management

How to Calculate a Defensible Rent Increase: 2026 Worked Examples

A practical, evidence-based guide to working out a Section 13 rent increase that holds up at the First-tier Tribunal — with two worked examples and a comparables template.

11 min read

rent increases

First-Tier Tribunal Rent Decisions: How to Prepare and What to Expect

With Section 13 now the only route for rent increases, more tenants will challenge proposed increases at the First-tier Tribunal. This guide covers how to gather comparable evidence, what the tribunal considers, and how to prepare your case.

16 min read

renters rights act

Rent Repayment Orders: What Landlords in England Risk Under the New Rules

Rent repayment orders allow tenants in England to reclaim up to 24 months' rent from non-compliant landlords. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 expands the grounds. Understand the risks and how to protect yourself.

15 min read

rent increases

How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent? Market Rent, Comparables, and the Tribunal

Understanding what constitutes a fair rent increase, how to assess market rent using comparable evidence, and what the First-tier Tribunal considers when a tenant challenges your proposed increase.

13 min read

rent increases

Section 13 Rent Increases Under the Renters' Rights Act: What's Changed

How rent increases work under the new periodic tenancy regime — the Section 13 process, notice requirements, tenant rights to challenge at Tribunal, and practical steps for landlords.

9 min read