What is a Section 13 notice and how do I serve one?

What is a Section 13 notice and how do I serve one? A section 13 notice is Form 4A, the official notice proposing a new rent. Since 1 May 2026 private landlords in England must use it for every increase, served at least 2 months before the new rent starts. No. A section 13 notice, on Form 4A, proposes a new rent. A section 8 notice, on Form 3A, is how a private landlord in England seeks possession. They do different jobs. Yes. The form can be signed by the landlord or the landlord's agent, by hand or electronically. Joint landlords either each sign or agree that one signs for all of them. Only if your tenancy agreement allows it. If it names no methods, the form says to hand it over in person, leave it at the tenant's address or send it by registered post. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.