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7 October 2026Can a tenant challenge a rent increase? The tribunal explainedYes. A tenant can refer a Section 13 increase to the First-tier Tribunal before it starts. What the tribunal can and cannot do, and what the 2026 figures show.The Act4 min

2 October 2026How much notice for a rent increase in England?At least two months, and no more than once every 52 weeks. How to work out the real start date, with a worked example.The Act4 min

1 October 2026Section 13 notice: how to raise the rent in 2026How a Section 13 rent increase works in England since 1 May 2026: the two-month notice, the 52-week rule, service, and what happens if the tenant goes to the tribunal.The Act5 min