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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
16 Apr 2026

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.

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Section 13 vs Contractual Rent Review Clauses: Know the Difference
15 Apr 2026

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.

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Rent increases for student tenants: your rights under Section 13
12 Apr 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.

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How much notice does a landlord have to give for a rent increase?
12 Apr 2026

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.

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What Changes for Private Renters on 1 May 2026: A Practical Guide
7 Apr 2026

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.

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How Much Notice Does a Landlord Need to Give for a Rent Increase?
6 Apr 2026

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.

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How the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Changes Rent Increases
3 Apr 2026

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.

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