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

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Form 4 served 30 April vs Form 4A served 1 May 2026: which regime applies to you (the tenant cliff-edge guide)
28 Apr 2026

Form 4 served 30 April vs Form 4A served 1 May 2026: which regime applies to you (the tenant cliff-edge guide)

The serving date — not the date typed on the form — decides which regime applies to your rent increase notice. Worked examples for the 30 April–1 May 2026 cliff edge, three response templates.

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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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Section 13 Form 4: What Tenants Need to Know
4 Apr 2026

Section 13 Form 4: What Tenants Need to Know

Form 4 is the official rent increase notice your landlord must use under Section 13. Here's what to look for and what makes it invalid.

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