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Challenging rent increases in the private sector

Learn how the Renters' Rights Act changes the rules for rent increases in the private sector and how a tenant can challenge a rent increase.

Course summary

The Renters' Rights Act introduces major reforms to private renting from May 2026, including changes to rent increases in the private sector.

This course covers how a private landlord can lawfully increase the rent and how a tenant challenge an increase before and after the Renters' Rights Act.

You'll learn how to check the validity of a section 13 notice, get practical guidance on challenging a rent increase and tips for attending the First-tier Tribunal.

Who can join this free webinar

This webinar is available free to eligible organisations only.

Funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Half day

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

Individual bookings

DateDuration and timeDelivery and locationCost
Eligibility and discounts		Book
Booking guidance
Friday 09 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 12 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 14 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 26 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 30 January 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 02 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 03 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 09 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 12 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 16 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 18 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 23 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 25 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 26 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 02 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 10 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this course covers

This training can be delivered face to face or through an online webinar.

This course includes:

  • the importance of checking security of tenure

  • how a private landlord can increase the rent

  • how to challenge rent increases

  • tips for attending a First-tier Tribunal rent increase hearing

What you’ll learn

At the end of this training, you’ll be able to:

  • check if a section 13 notice is valid

  • identify when a tenant can challenge a rent increase

  • give practical guidance on challenging a rent increase and attending a hearing

Who this training is for

You'll find it helpful if you already have a basic understanding of landlord and tenant law.

You might work for a local authority or provide housing advice to the public.

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