Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, particularly Section 13 which specifies requirements for rent increases
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants in England and Wales
Rent Act 1977: Legislation applicable for regulated/protected tenancies, containing provisions for rent regulation
Minimum Notice Period: Legal requirement of at least one month's notice for periodic tenancies, or as specified in the tenancy agreement
Frequency of Rent Increases: Standard limitation of one rent increase per year unless otherwise agreed in the tenancy agreement
Tenancy Type Verification: Requirement to verify whether the tenancy is Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), Assured Tenancy, or Regulated/Protected Tenancy
Tenancy Term Status: Requirement to confirm whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic as this affects the rent increase process
Written Notice Requirement: Legal requirement that the rent increase notice must be provided in writing
New Rent Specification: Requirement to clearly specify the proposed new rent amount in the notice
Effective Date Specification: Requirement to clearly specify the date from which the new rent will be payable
Tenant Rights Information: Requirement to include information about the tenant's right to challenge the rent increase
Proper Service: Requirement for the notice to be properly served on the tenant following legal service requirements
