Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Changes to rent increase laws
Recent changes to The Renters’ Rights Act for tenants already residing in a property, state that as from 1 May 2026:
- All rent increases must now be through a legal form called a Section 13 notice and must give at least 2 months’ notice
- Rent can only be increased once a year whereas previously there was no limit on rent increases
- If tenants feel the increase in their rent is unfair, it can be challenged at tribunal
- Rent increases are not allowed to be written into contracts.
You can find full details on GOV.UK. Alternatively, please have a look at the Shelter website which has a specific page on rent increases.
If you have received a rent increase and would like clarification that the correct procedure has been followed, please contact our Advice Team on 020 3393 7011, or send an email to: advice@raid.charity
