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Free Rent Increase Notice Template
A professionally drafted rent increase notice for landlords in England and Wales. Serve a valid notice to raise the rent in compliance with statutory requirements.
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LANDLORD'S NOTICE PROPOSING A NEW RENT (FORM 4)
Housing Act 1988 S.13(2) · Assured Tenancies (Forms) (England) Regulations 2015 · England And Wales
James Williams
14 Regent Street, London W1B 5TR
07700 900123
james.williams@email.co.uk
15 March 2026
Sophie Chen
42 Maple Avenue, London E5 9BT
Dear Sophie Chen,
Re: Proposed new rent — 42 Maple Avenue, London E5 9BT
New rent from 1 May 2026
1.
FORMAL NOTICE
This is a statutory notice given under section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent in respect of the assured or assured shorthold periodic tenancy of 42 Maple Avenue, London E5 9BT. From and including 1 May 2026 the rent for the premises shall be GBP 1,320.00 per month, payable in advance on the same rent days as under the current tenancy. The existing rent of GBP 1,200.00 per month shall cease on the day before the effective date.
2.
TENANCY DETAILS
The particulars of the tenancy in respect of which this notice is served are as follows:
| Premises | 42 Maple Avenue, London E5 9BT |
| Tenant(s) | Sophie Chen |
| Tenancy started | 1 June 2023 |
| Tenancy type | Assured shorthold — statutory periodic (arising under s.5 HA 1988) |
| Rent payment cycle | Monthly (per month) |
| Last rent increase | 1 May 2025 |
3.
PROPOSED RENT
The landlord proposes to increase the rent on the basis set out below. The reason for the proposed increase is: Adjustment to reflect the open market rent for comparable one-bedroom flats in the E5 area.
Additional information: We appreciate your continued tenancy and would be happy to discuss this proposal before the effective date.
Additional information: We appreciate your continued tenancy and would be happy to discuss this proposal before the effective date.
| Current rent | GBP 1,200.00 per month |
| Proposed new rent | GBP 1,320.00 per month |
| Effective date | 1 May 2026 |
| Change | +10.0% |
4.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 13
This notice complies with the statutory requirements of s.13(2)-(4) of the Housing Act 1988 as amended: (a) the notice is served by the landlord (or a duly authorised agent) in writing in the prescribed form; (b) it specifies a new rent and the date on which it is to take effect, being 1 May 2026; (c) the minimum notice period is at least 1 month calculated from the date of this notice to the beginning of a new rent period; (d) the proposed effective date must fall on or after the anniversary of the last rent increase (where one has been made in the past 12 months, s.13 cannot be used again within a 52-week period); and (e) where service is by post, s.7 of the Interpretation Act 1978 applies and two working days are to be added to calculate service.
5.
YOUR RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE PROPOSED RENT
If you consider the proposed new rent to be higher than the rent the landlord could reasonably expect to obtain in the open market for this property, you have the right to refer this notice to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber — Residential Property). The application must be made before the effective date (1 May 2026) using the prescribed application Form RR1, available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-rr1-rents-application-referring-a-notice-proposing-a-new-rent. There is no fee for making such an application. If you do not apply to the Tribunal, the new rent will automatically take effect on the effective date. The Tribunal will determine the open-market rent the property might be let for under the terms of the tenancy and that rent (or any lower rent agreed between the parties) will become payable from the effective date.
6.
WHEN SECTION 13 CANNOT BE USED
The s.13 procedure applies to assured and assured shorthold periodic tenancies only. It cannot be used: (a) during the fixed term of a tenancy; (b) where the tenancy agreement contains a contractual rent-review clause that governs rent variation (see Housing Act 1988 Sch 2A); (c) more than once in any 52-week period in respect of the same tenancy; or (d) if a rent has previously been determined by the First-tier Tribunal, earlier than 52 weeks after that determination. If any of the above apply, the parties should agree any rent change by mutual written variation.
7.
SERVICE AND COMPLIANCE
This notice has been sent by recorded or signed-for delivery on 15 March 2026. The landlord's name and address for service are given above in accordance with ss.47-48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tenancy deposit has been protected in a government-approved scheme and prescribed information served in accordance with ss.213-215 of the Housing Act 2004. No fee is charged for the service of this notice, consistent with the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
8.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADVICE
For free and impartial advice you may wish to contact Citizens Advice (www.citizensadvice.org.uk), Shelter (www.shelter.org.uk) or your local council's housing advice service. If you have any questions about this notice, please contact the landlord or agent using the details above before the effective date. We would always prefer to discuss the proposed increase with you before you seek Tribunal determination.
Yours sincerely,
LANDLORD
James Williams
Landlord
Date: ____________________
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What Is a Rent Increase Notice?
A rent increase notice is a formal written notice from a landlord to a tenant proposing an increase in the rent payable under a tenancy. In England and Wales, the procedure for increasing rent depends on the type of tenancy and whether the tenancy agreement contains a rent review clause.
For periodic tenancies without a rent review clause, the landlord must use the statutory procedure under Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. This requires serving the tenant with a formal notice in the prescribed form (Form 4) proposing the new rent, giving the required notice period, and allowing the tenant the right to refer the increase to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) if they consider it above market level.
UK rent can only be increased once every 12 months using the Section 13 procedure in England and Wales, and the proposed new rent must be a fair market rent for the property. The British landlord cannot increase the rent during a fixed-term tenancy unless the agreement contains a specific rent review clause allowing this under English law.
What's Covered in This Template
Doxuno's rent increase notice template provides a compliant format for proposing a rent increase under the statutory procedure.
Tenant Details
Full name and address of the tenant to whom the notice is being served.
Property Address
The address of the rental property to which the rent increase relates.
Current Rent
The existing rent amount and payment frequency.
Proposed New Rent
The new rent amount being proposed and the date from which it would take effect.
Notice Period
The minimum notice period required (one month for monthly tenancies, six months for yearly tenancies).
Effective Date
The date from which the new rent would be payable, which must be the first day of a new period of the tenancy.
Tenant Right to Challenge
Information about the tenant right to refer the increase to the First-tier Tribunal.
Tribunal Deadline
The deadline by which the tenant must apply to the Tribunal if they wish to challenge the increase.
Landlord Contact Details
Full contact information for the landlord or their agent.
Statutory References
Reference to Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 and the prescribed form requirements.
How to Create Your Rent Increase Notice
Follow these steps to serve a valid rent increase notice that complies with the statutory requirements.
- 1
Check eligibility
Confirm that at least 12 months have passed since the tenancy started or since the last rent increase. Verify that the tenancy is periodic (not during a fixed term without a review clause).
- 2
Research the market rent
Determine the current market rent for comparable properties in the area. The proposed increase should be justifiable as a fair market rent.
- 3
Complete the notice
Enter the tenant details, property address, current rent, proposed new rent, and the date from which the increase would take effect.
- 4
Serve the notice correctly
Serve the notice on the tenant giving at least one month notice for monthly tenancies. The effective date must be the first day of a new period of the tenancy.
- 5
Record service and await response
Keep a copy of the notice and proof of service. If the tenant does not refer the increase to the Tribunal before the deadline, the new rent takes effect automatically.
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Legal Considerations
Rent increases in England and Wales must follow the correct statutory procedure. An incorrectly served notice may be invalid.
This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified solicitor for advice specific to your situation.
Reviewed for England & Wales law
Section 13 Procedure
Section 13 of the UK Housing Act 1988 sets out the statutory procedure for increasing rent on a periodic assured or assured shorthold tenancy in England and Wales. The British landlord must use the prescribed form, give the correct notice period, and the new rent must take effect on the first day of a new tenancy period. Only one increase is permitted per 12-month period under English law.
Tenant Right to Challenge
The British tenant may refer the proposed increase to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in England and Wales before the effective date of the increase. The UK Tribunal will determine a market rent for the property, which may be higher, lower, or the same as the proposed rent. The Tribunal determination replaces the landlord proposed increase under English law.
Fixed Term Tenancies
During a fixed-term UK tenancy, the British landlord can only increase the rent if the tenancy agreement contains a rent review clause. Without such a clause, the rent cannot be increased in England and Wales until the fixed term ends and the tenancy becomes periodic.
Retaliatory Rent Increases
Under the UK Deregulation Act 2015, a rent increase served within 6 months of a relevant complaint by the British tenant (such as a complaint about disrepair that resulted in an improvement notice) may be treated as retaliatory in England and Wales. The Tribunal has the power under English law to determine that a Section 13 notice is invalid if it was served in retaliation.
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