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Expert guides on tenant rights, rent increases, and the Section 13 process in England.

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How to read a rent increase notice: a 5-minute walkthrough for tenants
18 Apr 2026

How to read a rent increase notice: a 5-minute walkthrough for tenants

A calm, field-by-field walkthrough of a Section 13 rent increase notice in under 5 minutes. Covers Form 4 (before 1 May 2026) and Form 4A (from 1 May 2026) and the first 72 hours after a notice arrives.

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Form 4A explained: the new rent increase notice landlords must use from 1 May 2026
17 Apr 2026

Form 4A explained: the new rent increase notice landlords must use from 1 May 2026

From 1 May 2026 landlords in England must use Form 4A for Section 13 rent increases - not Form 4. This guide explains what Form 4A is, what changed, what a valid notice must contain, and what to do in the first 72 hours.

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