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Expert guides on tenant rights, rent increases, and the Section 13 process in England.
Rent Increases and Property Disrepair: Your Rights Explained
Can your landlord increase rent when the property needs repairs? Property condition is directly relevant to what counts as a fair rent, and disrepair gives you strong grounds to challenge.
Rent Increases When Your Landlord Is Selling the Property
Can your landlord increase rent while selling the property? Your tenancy continues automatically when a property is sold, and you have the right to challenge any unfair increase.
Rent increases for student tenants: your rights under Section 13
If you are a student renting privately in England, Section 13 almost certainly applies to you. Here is what to check when your rent goes up -- and what to do about it.
Council tax bands and rent increases: what renters should know
Your council tax band does not set your rent -- but it can help you challenge an increase. Learn how to use it as evidence and understand the key differences between a band appeal and a rent challenge.
How much notice does a landlord have to give for a rent increase?
Monthly tenants get 1 month. Yearly tenants get 6 months. From May 2026, everyone gets 2 months minimum. Find out what applies to you and what to check on your notice.
How to Prepare Evidence for a Rent Tribunal Hearing
The evidence you present to the First-tier Tribunal can make or break your case. This guide explains exactly what to gather, how to present it, and what mistakes to avoid.
Energy Efficiency and Rent Increases: How Your Property's EPC Rating Matters
Your property's energy efficiency rating is not just about bills. If your landlord is proposing a rent increase on a property with a poor EPC, you may have genuine leverage to challenge it.
What Changes for Private Renters on 1 May 2026: A Practical Guide
On 1 May 2026, the Renters Rights Act 2025 takes effect and changes the rules for private renters in England. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what's different from that date and what it means for your tenancy.
Rent Increases During a Fixed-Term Tenancy: Your Rights Explained
If you're in a fixed-term tenancy, your rent can only be increased if the tenancy agreement specifically allows it. Most tenants in fixed terms are better protected than they realise - here's what you need to know.
LHA Rates and Your Rent: What Private Renters in England Need to Know
LHA rates set the benchmark for what the government considers affordable rent in your area. If your rent increase takes you above your local LHA rate, you have a strong basis for challenging it - and this guide shows you how.