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For tenants in EnglandReflects Renters' Rights Act 2024

Section 13 rent increase checker

Received a Section 13 notice? Find out if the proposed rent looks above market rate, and start building the evidence you'd need to apply to the First-tier Tribunal — updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2024.

Section 13 (post-RRA 2024)
  • Prescribed form (see gov.uk)
  • Minimum 2 months notice
  • Once per 12 months
  • Tribunal can confirm or lower — not raise
  • New rent not backdated
Contractual rent review clause
  • Specific to your agreement
  • Often CPI- or RPI-linked
  • May be unenforceable post-RRA — check
  • Read the clause carefully
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Section 13 in 5 steps

  1. Check the notice was issued on the prescribed form and gives at least 2 months' notice (RRA 2024).
  2. Use this checker to see whether the proposed rent is above market for your area.
  3. Gather comparable rents, photos of condition and any disrepair correspondence.
  4. If you disagree, apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) before the new rent date.
  5. Seek free advice from Shelter or Citizens Advice before submitting an application.

Common questions

What is a Section 13 notice?

A Section 13 notice is a formal written notice (under the Housing Act 1988, as amended by the Renters' Rights Act 2024) that a landlord uses to propose a rent increase on a tenancy in England. Since the RRA 2024 came into force, it has become the principal mechanism for lawful rent increases on most tenancies.

Can I challenge a Section 13 rent increase?

Yes. You can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) before the new rent in the notice is due to start. Under the Renters' Rights Act 2024 the tribunal can only confirm the proposed rent or determine a lower rent — it cannot set a higher rent than your landlord proposed. The new rent is not backdated.

How much notice does my landlord have to give?

At least 2 months before the new rent is due to start, under the Renters' Rights Act 2024 (the previous minimum was 1 month). Section 13 can also only be used once in any 12-month period.

What evidence helps a Section 13 challenge?

Comparable rents for similar local properties, photographs of the condition of the property, copies of correspondence with your landlord about repairs, and any records of disrepair. RentCharter helps you assemble this into an evidence pack.

Read more: how to challenge a Section 13 rent increase · what is open-market rent?

Last legally reviewed: May 2026 · RRA 2024 framework.