Help and questions

Yes. Since 1 May 2026, every increase goes through the Section 13 process with Form 4A, even when the new rent is agreed.

There's no cap, but the new rent should be the open market rent. If your tenant refers it, the tribunal sets the market rent, which can't be higher than your figure and is often lower.

Once a year, and not in the first year of a tenancy. If your last increase came from a notice, a tribunal or a rent-review clause, wait a year from the date it took effect.

At least two months, and the new rent must start on the first day of a rent period. Our free date checker works this out for the way you serve it.

Only if your tenancy agreement allows notices by email. Otherwise hand it over or post it, and keep proof.

They apply to the First-tier Tribunal before the notice expires, for a £47 fee. They keep paying the old rent until the decision, and the new rent isn't backdated. Our Tribunal Response Pack prepares your side, for £99 if you bought a pack.

The government plans to move rent-increase challenges to the Valuation Office Agency. Until it does, the tribunal decides. We'll update packs and guidance when the change lands.

Published tribunal decisions nearby, your own recent lettings, current listings of similar homes, and official ONS rents for your area. We rank evidence by the weight tribunals tend to give it and show every adjustment.

Within one working day of a complete order, for packs and Notice Checks alike.

The tenancy start date, the rent and when it's due, the date and method of your last increase, the tenants' names and a few property details. A copy of the tenancy agreement helps.

Joint tenants on one tenancy get one notice naming them all. Rooms let on separate tenancies need a notice each, priced per tenancy.

Not yet. The rules there are different, so Raisewell covers England only.

No. We prepare documents and evidence and check them carefully, but we don't give legal advice or represent you. If your case is unusual, we'll tell you to see a solicitor.

If it's invalid because of a mistake we made, you get a full refund and a new notice free.

We use them only to prepare your documents, store them securely and delete them after 12 months unless you're on Autopilot.