There is no single UK-wide percentage that a landlord can add to rent each year. For most private rented homes in England, there is no statutory percentage cap. Instead, since 1 May 2026, the landlord must use the statutory section 13 process, serve Form 4A, give at least two months’ notice, and may increase the rent only once in 12 months and not within the first 12 months of a new tenancy. The proposed rent should be no higher than the open-market rent for the property. Tha

The End of an Era for UK Landlords For decades, Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 gave private landlords in England the power to evict tenants without providing a reason. A landlord could serve a notice, wait two months, and apply to the court the possession—regardless of whether the tenant had done anything wrong. Widely known as a "no-fault eviction," it was one of the most debated and heavily relied-upon features of the private rented sector (PRS). However, the landscape

Navigating Rent Increases Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 If your landlord has recently proposed a rent increase, or if you are anticipating a rent review, understanding your legal standing is more critical than ever. The landscape of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in England has fundamentally shifted. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 — which came into force on 1 May 2026 — has overhauled how rent increases are managed, creating a strictly regulated environment that landlords