Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 13 which details the procedures 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 requirements for rent increases
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation restricting what fees can be charged to tenants and affecting how rent changes can be structured
Renters Reform Act 2023: Pending legislation that may affect rental increase procedures and tenant rights (if enacted)
Assured Shorthold Tenancy Considerations: Specific requirements for rent increases in ASTs, including notice periods and procedural requirements
Assured Tenancy Considerations: Requirements specific to assured tenancies, which may have different rules for rent increases compared to ASTs
Regulated Tenancy Considerations: Special considerations for regulated tenancies, which have additional protections regarding rent increases
Form 4 Requirements: Specific form requirements under Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 for formal rent increase notices
Market Rent Considerations: Requirement that any rent increase must be justifiable in relation to local market conditions
Notice Period Requirements: Minimum notice period of one month for periodic tenancies, and proper timing in relation to rent payment periods
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of the notice to ensure it is valid and enforceable
Frequency Limitations: Restrictions on how often rent can be increased, typically limited to once per year
