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Expert guides on tenant rights, rent increases, and the Section 13 process in England.
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.
Rent Increases at the Start of a New Tenancy: What You Need to Know
Can your landlord charge whatever they want at the start of a new tenancy? Learn about the 52-week rule, your renewal rights, and how the Renters' Rights Act changes things from May 2026.
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.