Rent Increase Calculator

Calculate your new rent, the increase amount and Form 4A notice deadline.

Rent can only be increased once per 12 months · Minimum 2 months notice required

Rent increase rules 2026

• Rent can only be increased once per 12 months

• Must use Form 4A (new prescribed format from 1 May 2026)

• Minimum 2 months notice before the new rent takes effect

• New rent must start on the first day of a tenancy period

• Tenant can refer to the First-tier Tribunal to challenge the amount

• Tribunal sets a market rent — which could be lower, same or higher