Renters’ Rights Act 2025 News:-Information Sheet Published

The government has published the Information Sheet which landlords must give to tenants by 31st May or face a potential £7,000.00 fine and must be provided if the tenancy is an assured or assured shorthold tenancy, was created before 1st May 2026 and has a wholly or partly written record of terms.

Letting agents who manage a landlord's property must also give tenants the sheet, even if the landlord has already done so.

How to Serve the Information Sheet

A copy must be given to every tenant named on the tenancy agreement but is only valid when downloaded, and must be provided in the exact PDF format.

The Information Sheet MUST be provided to tenants :-

• In printed hard copy format, which is posted or hand-delivered

OR

• by sending the Information Sheet in an email or text as an attachment.

The link CANNOT be emailed or sent as a text as this will not be valid.

Legislation

Landlords and letting agents are not required to change or re-issue any existing written tenancy agreement.    

However, If a tenancy is based on a verbal agreement entered into before 1st May 2026, the tenant must be provided with written information about key terms of the tenancy instead of the Information Sheet.

The Information Sheet explains to tenants how their tenancy will be affected by the changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act, the rules relating to landlords seeking possession and how rents will be increased.

The Information Sheet also provides guidance on:-

• Service of their notice

• The right to request a Pet

• Managing Student Lets

Further information can be obtained from the Government website.