IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR LANDLORDS

We act for many landlords when buying or selling properties or where difficulties have arisen with the tenant.

We anticipate it’s not new news to any landlord about the introduction of radical new legislation relating to rental properties, the Renters Right Act 2025.

The legislation is not yet fully in force and there are many changes being introduced and its important for those landlords who let their property themselves or those that let through a managing agent to get up to date and ensure they are complying with the requirements.

The Legal Requirement to Provide an Information Sheet

We wanted to bring to your attention one point which hasn’t been at the forefront of the information made available and it would be easy to miss.

This is that you must provide an Information Sheet to the tenant.

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 Needs to Receive the Information Sheet?

You do not need to give it to lodgers.

A copy must be given to every tenant named on the tenancy agreement.

The Information Sheet is available on the Governments website which can be accessed by this link The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 - GOV.UK

This guidance is designed to help private landlords and letting agents in England understand what they need to do.

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.

How to Serve the Information Sheet Correctly

You must provide this to the tenants by either:

• printing a hard copy, which is posted or given to the tenants by hand
• sending the PDF electronically as an attachment, for example, to an email or text message

You must not email or text a link to the PDF to the tenant, as this will not be valid.

Responsibilities of Letting Agents

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.

Ensuring Compliance – Why It Matters

With financial penalties and increased regulatory scrutiny, it is vital that landlords act early. Ensuring compliance now can prevent costly mistakes and potential disputes later.

If you are unsure how these changes affect your property portfolio, seeking legal advice can help you remain compliant and protected.

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