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Rent increases, rent reviews and notices – what changes from May 2026?

Who this is for: Landlords thinking about rent increases or reviewing rent clauses

Key points to cover:

1. Contractual rent review clauses no longer operate as before

  • Rent increases must follow the statutory process

  • Even if a tenancy agreement mentions annual increases

2. Notice periods are longer

  • Rent increases require formal notice

  • Notices must be served earlier than under many current agreements

3. Rent paid upfront is still allowed

  • Annual or upfront rent is not banned

  • Any rent already paid upfront remains valid

  • Future rent arrangements must still follow notice rules

4. No automatic rent changes

  • Rent does not increase automatically on 1 May

  • Any increase must be properly notified

5. Practical takeaway

  • Plan rent reviews earlier

  • Expect more structure around increases

  • We will guide landlords through the correct process

 

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