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

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What to check in your tenancy agreement before challenging a rent increase
18 Apr 2026

What to check in your tenancy agreement before challenging a rent increase

Before you challenge a rent increase, spend ten minutes on your tenancy agreement. Five clauses will change your strategy -- especially with the Renters' Rights Act abolishing contractual review clauses from 1 May 2026.

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After your rent tribunal decision: what happens next for tenants in England
17 Apr 2026

After your rent tribunal decision: what happens next for tenants in England

What happens after your First-tier Tribunal decision on a Section 13 rent increase. When the new rent takes effect, whether backdating applies, appeal routes, and how the Renters' Rights Act 2025 changes the outcome from 1 May 2026.

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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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