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Expert guides on tenant rights, rent increases, and the Section 13 process in England.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
How Much Notice Does a Landlord Need to Give for a Rent Increase?
Monthly tenants are currently entitled to 1 month's notice for a rent increase. From 1 May 2026, the minimum rises to 2 months for everyone. Here's how to check if your notice gives the correct period.
How the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Changes Rent Increases
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 takes effect on 1 May 2026 and brings the biggest changes to rent increase rules in over 30 years. Here’s what every private renter in England needs to know.