Section 13 Landlord’s Notice (Form 4A) Instruction Sheet 
This Section 13 Landlord’s Notice (Form 4A) Instruction Sheet provides instructions on how to complete Form 4A where a residential landlord wishes to increase the rent under an Assured Periodic Tenancy of a property situated in England.
What Is A Section 13 Landlord’s Notice (Form 4A)?
From 1 May 2026 the only lawful method of increasing rent is by serving a Section 13 Notice (Form 4A).
Landlords:
- Can only increase rent once every 12 months (52 weeks);
- Must give at least 2 months’ notice before the new rent takes effect;
- Must ensure the proposed rent reflects the open market rent; and
- Cannot use this Notice within the first 52 weeks of a tenancy, or within 52 weeks of a previous rent increase.
What Does This Instruction Template Do
This document provides step-by-step guidance to help landlords correctly complete and serve a Section 13 Notice (Form 4A) for a rent increase.
Section 13 Notice (Form 4A)
Landlords must use the official government issued Form 4A . This should be downloaded directly from the government website Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector from 1st May 2026.
How to Use this Template
Download the official Form 4A using the link above. Use this instruction sheet to guide you through completing the form.
Section 13 Notices are a technical area of housing law. If the Notice is completed incorrectly or served improperly, it may be invalid and the rent increase will not take effect.
If you are unsure about any aspect of this process, you should seek legal advice before proceeding.
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