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Increase the rent (Section 13)
Work out the earliest valid date for a rent increase and have the rent change on that date.
The rules in short
For periodic tenancies in England, rent goes up through a Section 13 notice (Form 4A, on GOV.UK). The notice must give at least two months, the increase can take effect at most once every 12 months, and the new rent must start at the beginning of a rent period. Tenants can challenge an increase at the First-tier Tribunal.
In Keymews
- Open the tenancy and choose More → Rent increase (Section 13).
- Enter the new rent and how you’ll serve the notice. Keymews shows the earliest valid start date, allowing for postal service and the 12-month rule.
- Serve the notice using Form 4A, then record it.
About two weeks before the date, the rent schedule changes to the new amount for you. If the tenant challenges it, mark it as challenged and the change waits until the tribunal decides.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check the current rules on GOV.UK.