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The landlord served a fresh Section 13 after the first one was defective: what now?
11 Jun 2026

The landlord served a fresh Section 13 after the first one was defective: what now?

Spotting a defect in a Section 13 rent increase notice is a win, but landlords often respond by simply serving a corrected one. This walkthrough explains whether a landlord can re-serve, what happens to the once-a-year limit and the notice period when they do, how a withdrawn notice differs from a defective one, and what a tenant should check on the second notice. England only, Section 13 rent challenges.

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