Section 13 rent increase calculator

The rules in short

• New rent may take effect no earlier than two months after service of the notice. RRA s.6(4)(a) replaced 'the minimum period' with 'two months' and s.6(5) omitted s.13(3) (old period-based minimum). Source
• If rent was previously increased by s.13 notice or s.14 determination, the next increase cannot take effect before 52 weeks after the last increase took effect (53 weeks in the s.13(3B) day-drift case). Source
• The new rent must take effect at the beginning of a new period of the tenancy specified in the notice. Source
• Tenant may apply to the tribunal under s.14(A3) to challenge a proposed new rent; the proposed rent takes effect as stated unless, before the new period begins, the tenant applies or the parties agree a lower rent (or no change). Source
• Tribunal determines open-market rent; the new rent is the open-market rent if lower than the proposed rent, otherwise the proposed rent (new s.14ZB(5)). Source
• New s.13(4A): rent for a period may not exceed the previous period's rent except via a s.13 notice (or agreement following one), a s.14 determination, or a written agreement for a lower rent after a determination. Any tenancy term providing for increases otherwise (rent review clauses, indexation, stepped rents) is of no effect. Source
• Written adverts/offers must state a specific rent; landlord/agent must not invite or encourage offers above the stated rent or accept such offers. 'To let' signs at the property are excluded. Penalty up to £7,000 (additional penalty for repeat within 5 years). Source

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