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Section 13 Rent Increase Notice — Form 4A (RRA)
Official Form 4A — Landlord's notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies. The ONLY legal way to increase rent from 1 May 2026.
Updated: 1 May 2026
Important Legal Note
Tenant has right to challenge at tribunal. Tribunal can reduce rent but cannot increase it above your proposal.
Document Overview
Section 13 Notice - Rent Increase Notice
The only legal method to increase rent under the Renters Rights Act.
Requirements:
- Can only increase once every 12 months
- Must give at least 2 months notice
- Must use Form 4A (not old Form 4)
- New rent must be reasonable market rate
- Tenant can challenge at First-tier Tribunal
Important:
Rent review clauses in tenancy agreements are now VOID. You must use this form.
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