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Renters’ Rights Act 2026: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 introduces major changes to the private rental sector in England. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, it is important to understand how these changes affect you and what action you need to take.
Download the Official Information Sheet
This page contains the official Information Sheet that landlords and their agents must give to tenants. This guidance is designed to help private landlords and letting agents in England understand what they need to do.
👉 Download the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet here
What Is the Information Sheet?
The Information Sheet is a document produced by the government for tenants. It explains how their tenancy may be affected by the changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
The Information Sheet is only valid when downloaded from this page. You must give the exact PDF found above.
Who Needs to Provide It?
If you are a landlord and have a letting agent who manages the property on your behalf, then the agent must provide the Information Sheet to the tenant, even if you have also provided it.
When Must It Be Given?
You must give this Information Sheet if the tenancy:
- is an assured or assured shorthold tenancy
- was created before 1 May 2026
- has a wholly or partly written record of terms (including a written tenancy agreement)
You must give this Information Sheet by 31 May 2026, or you could be fined up to £7,000.
Who Does It Apply To?
- A copy must be given to every tenant named on the tenancy agreement
- You do not need to give it to lodgers
- You may also need to provide this Information Sheet if you are a social landlord letting a non-social tenancy
How Must It Be Provided?
You must provide this to tenants by either:
- printing a hard copy and posting or handing it to the tenant
- sending the PDF electronically as an attachment (for example via email or text message)
You must not email or text a link to the PDF, as this will not be valid.
Important Exceptions
The legislation does not require you to change or re-issue any existing written tenancy agreement.
If you have a tenancy based entirely on a verbal agreement made before 1 May 2026, then you cannot give this Information Sheet. Instead, you must provide certain written information about key tenancy terms. You can find more details on GOV.UK by searching:
“Tenancy agreements: written information for your tenant”.
Key Takeaway for Landlords
This is not just guidance, it is a legal requirement. Missing the deadline or providing the document incorrectly could result in significant penalties.
Now is the time to:
- Identify affected tenancies
- Download the correct PDF
- Issue it properly to all tenants
Need Help?
If you are unsure whether this applies to you or need help staying compliant, we can help.
