Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, which sets out the fundamental framework for residential tenancies in England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Key legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including standards for rental properties
Rent Act 1977: Legislation that may apply to older tenancies, providing specific protections for long-standing tenants
Notice Period Requirement: Legal requirement of minimum one month notice period for periodic tenancies, or as specified in the rental agreement
Prescribed Form Requirements: Any specific format or content requirements for the rent increase notice as mandated by law
Market Fairness Assessment: Requirement that any rent increase must be fair and reasonable in comparison to local market rates
Tenancy Agreement Review: Verification of whether and how the existing tenancy agreement permits rent increases
Timing Restrictions: Legal limitation typically restricting rent increases to no more than once per year unless otherwise agreed
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness of contractual terms in consumer contracts, including residential tenancies
Local Authority Requirements: Any specific licensing or regulatory requirements imposed by the local authority
HMO Considerations: Special requirements if the property is classified as a House in Multiple Occupation
Tenancy Type Assessment: Determination of whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic, as this affects the rent increase process
Rent Review Clause Analysis: Examination of any specific rent review clauses in the existing tenancy agreement that may affect the increase process
