Rent increases, rental bidding, advance payments, and how to challenge what a landlord charges.
Rent increase looks too high? For notices served since May 2026, the tribunal can lower it but can't set it above your landlord's figure. Here's how to challenge it.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 caps rent in advance at one month from May 2026. Here's what the one month rent in advance only UK law means for tenants.
How to complete the MR1 form (formerly the Rents 1 / RENTS1 form) to challenge a rent increase in England. Step-by-step guide for tenants applying to the First-tier Tribunal.
Rent going up in England? Your landlord can only do it with a valid Section 13 notice, and you can ask the First-tier Tribunal to check the new figure before it starts.
From 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 bans rental bidding in England, making it illegal for landlords and agents to invite or accept offers above advertised rent.
Got a rent increase letter? It must come on Form 4A with at least 2 months' notice, and you can ask the tribunal to check the figure before the new rent starts.
