Section 13 Rent Increase Notice — Template Pack with Timeline & Checklist
Section 13 Rent Increase Notice — Template Pack with Timeline & Checklist
The only lawful way to increase rent under the Renters' Rights Act.
Contractual rent review clauses are now void. The only legal method is the formal Section 13 notice — once per year, minimum two months' notice, using the prescribed form.
Get it wrong and the increase is unenforceable. Your tenant only has to pay the old rent.
WHAT YOU GET (12 pages):
✓ Plain-English guide to the new rent increase rules
✓ 8-step timeline from eligibility check to updating records
✓ Common mistakes guide with colour-coded DO and DON'T boxes
✓ 15-point pre-service checklist — catches compliance gaps before you serve
✓ Section 13 notice template (prescribed form)
✓ Tenant rights information built into the notice
✓ Covering letter template
✓ Proof of service record with comparable evidence section
The rules: one increase per 12 months only. Minimum two months' written notice. Must take effect on a rent due date. Tenant can refer to the First-tier Tribunal.
England only. Editable Word (.docx). Instant download.
Important information
Our documents are templates and general guidance, not legal advice. CompliancePackUK is not a law firm. Every document needs to be checked and adapted to your own circumstances before you use it, and you should take professional advice where the stakes are high or you are unsure.
They are written for England and reflect the law as at October 2026. Legislation changes, so check that the document is still current before you rely on it. Our Annual Update subscription is one way to keep documents up to date.
These documents were created with the help of AI tools and then edited and directed by the seller.
Nothing on this page limits your statutory rights as a consumer.