Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 13 which covers the procedure for rent increases in Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including standards for property conditions and implied terms
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation restricting what fees can be charged to tenants and affecting how deposits and other payments can be handled
Renters Reform Act 2023: Latest legislative updates affecting the rental sector and tenant-landlord relationships
Form 4 Requirement: Specific form (Section 13 Notice) that must be used for rent increases in Assured or Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Notice Period - Periodic Tenancies: Minimum one month's notice required for monthly periodic tenancies
Fixed-term Tenancy Requirements: Rent can only be increased if specifically allowed in the tenancy agreement or with tenant's agreement
Annual Frequency Limit: Rent increases are typically restricted to once per year
Reasonableness Requirement: Any rent increase must be reasonable and in line with market rates
Service Requirements: Notice must be properly served to the tenant following legal requirements for service
First-tier Tribunal Rights: Tenant's right to challenge the rent increase through the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
