Can I increase the rent in the middle of a tenancy?
Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, rent increases on periodic tenancies run through the statutory notice route, once a year, with the tenant able to challenge the proposed rent at tribunal.
3 min read · Updated 2 August 2026
Overview
Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, rent increases on periodic tenancies run through the statutory notice route, once a year, with the tenant able to challenge the proposed rent at tribunal. Rent review clauses that bypass the process are being displaced.
Practical guidance
- Use the prescribed notice and give the full notice period.
- Benchmark against genuine local comparables you could show a tribunal.
- Tell the tenant why — most challenges come from surprise, not the figure.
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General information for UK landlords and letting agents, not legal advice. Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — check your local requirements or take advice before acting.