Form 4A - Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector

Sep 16, 2026

A landlord’s notice template for England (private rented sector) to propose an increased rent for assured tenancies. It explains tenant rights, including the requirement to be served at least two months before the new rent begins, and the need to challenge the proposal before a specified date. The form collects tenant and landlord (and agent) contact details, tenancy start and previous increase dates, current and proposed rent amounts and frequency, the start date of the new rent, and any included bill or charge breakdown, followed by signature and service evidence instructions.

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Form 4A Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent

Information for the tenant

Notes to landlord on service and completion

The tenant(s) details

Details of the landlord

Details of the agent (if applicable)

The rent

Charges included in rent (if any)

Signatures and dates

Form 4A Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector Housing Act 1988 section 13(2), as amended This notice tells you that your landlord is proposing a new rent. For use in the private rented sector in England only. For tenancies in the social rented sector, use Form 4. To propose a new rent for an assured agricultural occupancy in the social rented sector use Form 5 , and in the private rented sector use Form 5A. This notice must be served on the tenant(s) at least two months before the new rent can start. Information for the tenant This notice is given by your landlord to propose that you pay an increased rent from the date in question 4.6. You should read this notice in full immediately. If you disagree with the proposed rent or have any questions about this notice you should discuss it with your landlord and/or seek advice. To challenge the proposed rent you must take action before the date given in question 4.6. There is information in Section 5 on how to take action if you disagree with the proposed rent and where you can find advice. Note to landlord: You need to be able to evidence that you served the notice on your tenant. If your written tenancy agreement specifies agreed methods of service, use one of those. If it does not you can serve it by handing it over to your tenant in person, leaving it at the tenant’s address or sending it by registered post. Page 1 Form 4A Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector (05.26) ©Crown copyright 2026 1. The tenant(s) details 1.1 Name(s) of tenant(s) Notes to landlord: You can complete and sign this notice electronically or by hand. Note 1.1: If it is a joint tenancy, provide the names of each of the tenants. 1.2 Address of premises to which the tenancy relates First line of address Second line of address Town or city County (optional) Postcode 2. Details of the landlord 2.1 Name Note 2.1: It is important that your tenant(s) can contact someone about this proposed rent increase. 2.2 Contact address First line of address Second line of address Town or city County (optional) Postcode Page 2 Form 4A Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector (05.26) 2.3 Contact details Phone number Email Note to landlord 2.3: Phone number and email are recommended but optional. If you provide an email address, you agree that the tenant and the tribunal may use this address to serve documents on you. 3. Details of the agent (if applicable) 3.1 Name 3.2 Contact address First line of address Second line of address Town or city County (optional) Postcode 3.3 Contact details Phone number Email Note to agent 3.3: Phone number and email are recommended but optional. If you provide an email address, you agree that the tenant and the tribunal may use this address to serve documents on you. Page 3 Form 4A Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector (05.26) 4. The rent 4.1 Current rent Frequency (per week, per month)£ 4.2 The tenancy started on Day Month Year 4.3 The most recent rent increase (if applicable) was on Day Month Year 4.4 Give the date of the first rent increase after 11 February 2003. Day Month Year 4.5 The landlord is proposing a new rent of Amount Frequency (per week, per month)£ 4.6 The new rent will start on Day Month Year 4.7 Payments for certain bills or charges may be included in your rent. The amount of the charges per tenancy period (if any) are: | | Amount included and separately identified (enter ‘nil’ if appropriate) | | | --- | --- | --- | | Charges | Existing charge | Proposed new charge | | Council tax | £ | £ | | Water charges | £ | £ | | Electricity, gas or other fuel | £ | £ | | Communication services | £ | £ | | Fixed service charges | £ | £ | Form 4A Landlor

FAQs

When must the landlord serve Form 4A to propose a new rent?

The notice must be served on the tenant(s) at least two months before the new rent can start.

What should a tenant do if they disagree with the proposed rent?

Discuss the proposed rent with the landlord and/or seek advice. To challenge the proposed rent, action must be taken before the date stated in question 4.6, with guidance provided in Section 5.

What information does the form require about the rent and included charges?

It requires current rent details (frequency and amount), tenancy start date, previous rent increase date (if applicable), the proposed new rent (amount and frequency), the date the new rent starts, and whether certain bills/charges are included, with an itemised breakdown if any.

Sep 16, 2026

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