Can Landlords Still Raise Rents Under New Legislation? Clarifying the Section 13 Process – Ep. 21

Welcome to The All Things Property Podcast. In today’s episode, we tackle a crucial question facing landlords: How can landlords still increase rent after the new legislation comes into effect?

Host, Simon Bacon with Ian Sadler, dives straight into the realities of rent increases under the new Renters’ Rights Act. Whether you’re managing a single buy-to-let or a larger portfolio, we break down the Section 13 rent increase procedure, highlight what’s changing and explore what these changes mean for your tenancies.

We share real-world scenarios and discuss practical strategies for reviewing rents, handling market shifts, and communicating with tenants. If you’re unsure about how often you can raise rents, the importance of market value, or want to know how tenants can challenge increases, this episode is for you.

Stay tuned for direct, honest advice, grounded in local expertise and authentic experiences, from letting agents who put relationships above corporate scripts.

Chapters

00:00 Fixed-term vs periodic tenancy

06:12 Dealing with rent increases

06:52 Keeping tenants happy with fair rent

11:48 Checking and reviewing rent regularly

14:52 Discussing rent increases under new legislation

16:35 Understanding Section 13 rent increases