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Expert guides on tenant rights, rent increases, and the Section 13 process in England.
Can your landlord increase rent twice in one year?
Find out whether your landlord can increase your rent more than once a year. Understand the 52-week rule, what counts as a valid rent increase, and what changes from 1 May 2026.
Rent increases and housing benefit: what you need to know
What happens to your housing benefit or Universal Credit when your rent goes up? A practical guide for renters in England receiving help with housing costs.
Joint tenants and rent increases: who needs to agree?
If you share a tenancy, does everyone need to agree to a rent increase? Learn how Section 13 notices work for joint tenants in England, including who can challenge and what happens if co-tenants disagree.
Rent Arrears and Rent Increases: Your Rights Explained
Facing rent arrears and a rent increase at the same time is incredibly stressful. The key thing to know: they are legally separate matters, and your right to challenge a rent increase is not affected by owing rent.
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.