Increase your rent the right way, with the evidence to back it
Market evidence, the right figure and the Section 13 notice served for you.
Introductory price until 31 January 2027, then £250.
- Keeping landlords safe since 1990
- Wimbledon office, 45 Quicks Road
- Every step checked by a person
- Fixed price, shown before you pay
Why it matters
Since the Renters' Rights Act, most rent increases for assured periodic tenancies in England must go through a Section 13 notice. The rent can normally go up only once a year, with at least two months' notice, and the tenant can challenge it at the First-tier Tribunal. A well-evidenced increase is far less likely to be challenged. We gather the local market evidence, set a defensible figure, then draft and serve the notice for you.
What you get
- Local market rent evidence from comparable lets
- A recommended new rent you can defend if challenged
- Section 13 notice (Form 4A) drafted correctly
- Notice served on your tenant with proof of service
- A clear explanation for your tenant, so the conversation stays friendly
Not included
- Representation at a First-tier Tribunal hearing
- Tenancies that are not assured periodic tenancies (we will tell you if yours is different)
How it works
- 1
Pay and tell us about the tenancy
Takes two minutes. We need the address, current rent and when the tenancy started.
- 2
We gather the evidence
We compare your property with similar lets nearby and recommend a new rent.
- 3
You approve the figure
Nothing is served until you agree the new rent.
- 4
We serve the notice
Form 4A is served with at least two months' notice, and you get proof of service.
Common questions
How often can I increase the rent?
For most assured periodic tenancies in England, the rent can be increased only once a year using a Section 13 notice, and not in the first 12 months.
How much notice does my tenant get?
At least two months before the new rent starts.
Can my tenant refuse the increase?
Your tenant can apply to the First-tier Tribunal if they think the new rent is above the market rate. The tribunal cannot set a rent higher than the one you proposed. That is why we base the figure on local evidence.
Do I need to use Rentals and Sales as my letting agent?
No. These are standalone, fixed-fee services for self-managing landlords. You keep managing your property and we do the one job you have paid for.
Which properties do you cover?
Residential lets in England. We are based in Wimbledon and most of our work is in south-west London, but paperwork-based services can be delivered for properties elsewhere in England.
General information for residential lettings in England, not legal advice. Rules depend on the tenancy and can change. Check current government guidance.