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Expert guides on tenant rights, rent increases, and the Section 13 process in England.
How to object to your landlord's comparables at a rent tribunal hearing
Your own comparables are only half the battle. The other half is what you do with the landlord's.
How to build a comparables table for a rent increase challenge
Five similar nearby properties, laid out in a clean table, will beat a stack of screenshots at tribunal every time. Here is exactly how to build tribunal-ready rent comparables evidence.
What to do when your landlord ignores your negotiation letter
Silence from a landlord after a Section 13 counter-offer usually means delivery failure, stalling or a bluff — not rejection. Here is how to escalate cleanly without missing the tribunal deadline.
What happens if your Section 13 notice hasn't been decided by 1 May 2026
Section 13 notices served before 1 May 2026 stay on the old rules — including the "tribunal can go higher" risk and backdating. Here is exactly what that means for your pending rent increase dispute.
How to negotiate a rent increase without going to tribunal: a tenant's guide for England
Most rent increase disputes can be resolved without a tribunal. A step-by-step guide for tenants in England: research the market, draft a counter-offer, and when to escalate.
Section 13 notice deadlines: your timeline from notice to decision
Every Section 13 challenge has a clock attached. Here is exactly how long you have at each step — from the day a notice drops through your door to the day the tribunal decides.
Writing a counter-offer letter to your landlord: rent negotiation made simple
Before you go to tribunal, try a counter-offer. A calm, well-evidenced letter resolves more rent disputes than any formal process. Here is exactly how to write one.
How to prepare for a rent tribunal hearing: a tenant's guide
If you have applied to the First-tier Tribunal to challenge a rent increase, this is how to prepare for the hearing itself. What happens, what to bring, and the common tenant mistakes to avoid.
How Landlords Calculate Rent Increases (and Why Many Get It Wrong)
Find out how landlords should calculate rent increases under Section 13, the common mistakes they make, and how to spot an unfair increase.
Section 13 vs Contractual Rent Review Clauses: Know the Difference
Understand the difference between Section 13 notices and contractual rent review clauses, and what changes when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1 May 2026.