When should a landlord use Section 13 Form 4A?
When increasing rent in an assured periodic tenancy where section 13 applies and a statutory notice must be served.
Aligned to post-1 May 2026 section 13 framework
The only lawful method of increasing rent for an assured periodic tenancy from 1 May 2026. Generates a Form 4A-equivalent statutory notice format for service.
From 1 May 2026, section 13 is the lawful route to increase rent for assured periodic tenancies in scope. Notices must be completed accurately and give the correct notice period before the proposed increase can take effect.
A Section 13 notice (Form 4A) is the statutory notice landlords use to propose a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Use this document when proposing a rent increase in line with statutory section 13 requirements for an assured periodic tenancy.
Last updated: 29 April 2026
When increasing rent in an assured periodic tenancy where section 13 applies and a statutory notice must be served.
Yes. A tenant may apply to the First-tier Tribunal before the increase takes effect to ask the Tribunal to determine the rent.
No. It helps generate a completed notice, but landlords should still confirm service and compliance requirements for their facts.
Other documents commonly used alongside this one.
Periodic tenancy agreement for England under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, for new tenancies from 1 May 2026.
Schedule accompanying Form 3A for Section 8 Ground 8 (mandatory) and Ground 10 (discretionary) rent arrears notices.
Section 8 possession notice — landlord or family occupation (Ground 1).
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Identifies the tenant, property, and service of a section 13 notice under the Housing Act 1988.
States existing rent, proposed new rent, and increase details in statutory notice format.
Records service date, statutory notice expiry, and the proposed rent start date logic.
Explains the tenant right to refer to the First-tier Tribunal and includes service/declaration structure.
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