Section 13 Notice Generator
Legally compliant rent increase notices with automatic date calculations. Get the right notice, served at the right time, every time. Avoid invalid notices that cost you money.
Safe Date Calculator
We calculate the earliest and latest dates to serve your notice - avoid invalid notices.
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Built by experts to meet all UK housing law requirements under Section 13.
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Download your Form 4 notice immediately. Includes digital service tracking.
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Single Notice
- One legally verified Section 13 notice
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- Retrieve and reprint your PDF files at any time
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- 30 notices per year
- Ground 4A, Section 13 & Section 8
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- Incident Logger
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- Property portfolio dashboard
Understanding Section 13 Notices
What is a Section 13 Notice?
A Section 13 notice is the formal legal process for increasing rent in an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) in England. Under Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988, landlords can propose a new rent amount, but must follow strict procedural requirements including minimum notice periods and timing rules.
The Critical Notice Period
For a Section 13 notice to be valid, you must provide:
- Minimum 2 months notice before the rent increase takes effect
- The notice must end on the same day as the rent payment date
- At least 52 weeks must have passed since any previous rent increase
- Proper service on the tenant (our digital tracking helps)
Why Timing is Everything
A Section 13 notice that doesn't meet the strict timing requirements is invalid - and starting over can delay your rent increase by months. Our Safe Date Calculator automatically works out the earliest and latest valid dates based on your tenancy details, ensuring your notice is never invalidated by a simple timing error.
What Happens If You Get It Wrong?
If a tenant challenges your rent increase at tribunal, or if the notice was improperly served, the tribunal can refuse the increase or reduce it. Invalid notices mean starting the process again, costing you potentially 4+ months of delayed rent increases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice do I need to give for a rent increase?
You must give at least 2 months notice before the new rent takes effect. Additionally, the notice period must end on the same day as your rent payment date - this is where many landlords make mistakes.
Can I increase rent whenever I want?
No. There must be at least 52 weeks between rent increases. If you've increased the rent in the last 12 months, you cannot serve another Section 13 notice until the anniversary.
What if my tenant refuses the rent increase?
If the tenant disagrees with the proposed rent, they can apply to a tribunal. However, if your notice is valid and properly served, the tribunal will generally uphold reasonable rent increases.
Can I use Section 13 for any type of tenancy?
Section 13 applies to Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) in England. It does not apply to tenants with protected tenancies, lodgers, or certain other occupancy arrangements.
What is Form 4?
Form 4 is the prescribed form for Section 13 rent increase notices in England. Using the correct form is mandatory - our generator creates a compliant Form 4 every time.