Free Section 13 Rent Increase Notice (Form 4) — UK 2026

About This Template

This is the prescribed Form 4 used to propose a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy under section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988. It applies to all new tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act 2026, where every tenancy is now periodic and rent may only be increased once in any 12-month period.

When to Use Form 4

• You want to increase the rent on an existing assured or statutory periodic tenancy
• You have not increased the rent in the last 12 months
• The tenancy has no fixed-term rent review clause
• You want to give the legally required notice (minimum 1 month for monthly/weekly tenancies, 6 months for yearly)

What's Included

• Landlord and tenant details
• Property address
• Existing rent and proposed new rent
• Date the new rent will start
• Council tax, water, and service charge clauses
• Address for service of replies
• Landlord signature block (and agent signing option)
• Plain-English "what to do if you get this notice" section for the tenant
• Renters' Rights Act 2026 reminders (12-month limit, no Section 21, Tribunal cap)

Important Notes

The tenant has the right to refer this notice to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) if they believe the proposed rent is above the open market rate. They must apply before the new rent takes effect. The Tribunal cannot set a rent higher than the figure you propose, only equal to or lower.

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