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Is a Section 13 rent increase notice valid if the landlord only sent it by email?
21 Apr 2026

Is a Section 13 rent increase notice valid if the landlord only sent it by email?

If a Section 13 rent increase notice landed in your email inbox this week and nowhere else — no letter, no postal recording, no courier — then the notice may well be invalid. Whether it is depends on one document: your tenancy agreement.

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What Makes a Section 13 Rent Increase Notice Invalid?
6 Apr 2026

What Makes a Section 13 Rent Increase Notice Invalid?

An invalid Section 13 notice is unenforceable — you are not legally required to pay the proposed rent increase. Learn the 6 most common errors and what to do if you spot one.

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