Rent Increase and Rent Review Templates for Residential Tenancies in England

Residential landlords, or letting agents acting on their behalf, who wish to review or increase rent for a residential tenancy must follow the correct legal process for the type of tenancy involved. 

The process depends on whether the property is let as an assured periodic tenancy or non-assured tenancy in England, or a property in Wales. Using the wrong procedure or failing to follow the required steps may result in the proposed rent increase being challenged by the tenant, referred to the First-Tier Tribunal, or being deemed invalid and unenforceable. 

Rent Increases for Assured Periodic Tenancies in England Under The Renters' Rights Act

For Assured Periodic Tenancies in England, the Renters' Rights Act introduced changes to the way landlords increase rent. Landlords must use the correct statutory procedure and provide the required notice before any increase can take effect. 

From 1st May 2026:

• Assured Periodic Tenancies replaced Fixed Term Assured Shorthold Tenancies;
• Section 21 Notices were abolished, with landlords required to rely on Section 8 possession process where possession is required;
• Rent in advance restrictions;
• Landlords must use the Section 13 statutory procedure for all rent increases;
• Rent increases may only be proposed once every 12 months; and 
• Landlords must provide the minimum prescribed notice period before the new rent can take effect 

Rent Review Templates for Non-Assured Tenancies 

Not every residential letting is an assured tenancy. Under section 1 of the Housing Act 1988, a tenancy is only an assured tenancy where the statutory requirements are satisfied, including that the tenant is an individual who occupies the property as their only or principal home. Examples of non-assured lettings can include:

• A letting to a company or other non-natural person;
• A letting to an individual who does not occupy the property as their only or principal home, such as a second home,

Schedule 1 of the Housing Act 1988 also excludes certain other categories of tenancy, including high-value lettings where the annual rent exceeds £100,000 and lettings by resident landlords. 

For non-assured tenancies, rent increases are usually governed by the terms of the tenancy agreement rather than the statutory rent increase procedure that apply to assured tenancies. A landlord may increase the rent where:

• The tenancy agreement contains a valid rent review clause and the procedure set out in the agreement is followed; or
• The landlord and tenant agree a new rent.

The correct approach will depend on the wording of the tenancy agreement. Using the correct tenancy agreement is important to ensure that the contractual arrangements reflect the type of occupation. 

If you are unsure whether a tenancy is assured or non-assured, or which rent review procedure applies, you should seek legal advice before proceeding.

Rent Increases In Wales

Different rules apply in Wales. Residential tenancies are government by separate legislation under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Please refer to Renting Homes Wales.

Why Using the Correct Rent Increase Procedure Matters 

Rent increases are a common source of dispute between landlords and tenants. Where the statutory process is not followed correctly, tenants may challenge the increase (free of charge), and the Tribunal will assess whether the proposed rent reflects the open market rent. 

Using the correct documentation helps landlords demonstrate that the rent increase has been proposed lawfully, transparently, and fairly. 

Rent Increase Templates

The rent review and rent increase templates are designed to support lawful and compliant rent increases for residential landlords and letting agents in England. By using these templates, landlords can manage rent reviews with confidence, remain compliant with the law, and reduce the risk of costly legal challenges. 

Please select the appropriate template from the options below:

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