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

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Section 8 vs Section 13: What Every Renter Needs to Know
10 Apr 2026

Section 8 vs Section 13: What Every Renter Needs to Know

Section 8 and Section 13 are both notices under the Housing Act 1988, but they do completely different things. One is about eviction, the other is about rent. Here is what you need to know about each.

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Can My Landlord Evict Me for Challenging a Rent Increase?
8 Apr 2026

Can My Landlord Evict Me for Challenging a Rent Increase?

Many renters are afraid to challenge a rent increase in case their landlord retaliates with eviction. Here is what the law actually says and why the landscape changes significantly from 1 May 2026.

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Section 21 vs Section 13: What's the Difference?
8 Apr 2026

Section 21 vs Section 13: What's the Difference?

Section 21 and Section 13 are two very different notices under the Housing Act 1988. One is a rent increase, the other is a no-fault eviction. Here's how to tell them apart and why Section 21 is being abolished from 1 May 2026.

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