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If you are a landlord or tenant that is currently in dispute regarding a rent review, our solicitors can help.
Understanding Rent Reviews
Most commercial leases include a rent review, which will stipulate how often the rent is reviewed going forward and what the process is for reviewing the existing rent. This is to keep the rent in place with the current market value of a property over time.
Valid Section 13 Notice
A valid Section 13 notice needs to be served before increasing rent. However, tenants can still challenge this if the section 13 notice is valid.
For a section 13 to be valid, it needs –
- The correct length of time given to tenants for a rent increase (this must be a minimum of a month).
- All correct details, including names and addresses.
- A landlord’s signature.
- A specific section 13 form, for example, a written letter isn’t valid.
Challenging Rent Increases
If one party isn’t happy with the rent increase, then they may challenge this.
Tenants can challenge this if –
- The rent increase is an unreasonable amount.
- The new rent amount hasn’t been paid yet.
When to seek legal advice?
If both parties are happy with the rent review, then this is the best possible outcome. However, if one or more parties aren’t happy, then a dispute may be raised. This is the time to seek legal advice via a third party.
This is usually the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, however, it could be another party.
Our dispute resolution solicitors are available for both landlords and tenants involved in a rent review dispute. We have the knowledge and expertise to assist you and attempt to help solve your rent dispute.
Rent Payment During a Dispute
If rent has not been agreed by the review date, the old rate of rent will continue until the dispute has been resolved. However, if the dispute is then resolved with a higher amount of rent, the amount of rent that has been missed in the previous months will be owed to the landlord. Some leases will also contain provisions for interest on back payments of new rent amounts.
How Our Rent Review Dispute Solicitors Can Help
Our team of solicitors are available to both tenants and landlords involved in rent review disputes. We have the knowledge and expertise to assist you and resolve your dispute in a timely manner.
Contact our Dispute Resolution team at TV Edwards.
Why Choose TV Edwards?
- Highly ranked in legal directories – Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK
- Proven success – A track record of securing favourable outcomes for both landlords and tenants
- Cost-effective solutions – We prioritise fair, practical resolutions to keep costs manageable
- Specialist expertise – Our lawyers have experience in working with a wide range of buildings and property locations
- Client-first approach – Clear, honest legal advice from start to finish, tailored to your case
Our Accreditations
TV Edwards is recognised in the Times Best Law Firms 2025, with Lexcel and Cyber Essentials accreditations. Our solicitors pride themselves on the highest standards of client trust and professionalism, alongside precision and integrity.
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How quickly can my rent dispute be resolved?
Every scenario is different, therefore it’s difficult to give a specific timeline on the resolution of your dispute. However, our solicitors will always endeavour to expedite elements of the legal process wherever possible to give you a favourable resolution as soon as possible.
