RRA 2025 Update - Government publishes Statutory Instrument for Written Statement of Terms.
The Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms, etc. and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026 have been published by the government.
What does this mean?
For all existing tenancies created before 1st May 2026, landlords will not be required to issue a new tenancy agreement if an agreement already exists in writing. The landlord, will, however, be required to provide tenants with a copy of the ‘Information Sheet’ published by the government on or before 31 May 2026. The ‘Information Sheet’ must be given to all tenants named on a tenancy agreement and their guarantors, and can be provided electronically or in hard copy format.
DPS Presents an Overview of The Renters’ Rights Act 2025
The Renters' Rights Act, the biggest single piece of legislative change to impact the Private Rented Sector in many years, comes into effect from 1 May 2026.
Reflect, Review and Prepare
As phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 approaches in 2026, the last 12 months have been defined by evolving change.
The last 14 months have shown the sector is no longer simply about providing property, accountability, resilience, strategic planning and the ability to adapt will take centre stage. and letting agents, landlords, solicitors, suppliers and other stakeholders who have embraced these changes are moving forward with confidence.
A Landscape Defined by Reform
Regulatory change is reshaping the private rented sector, with emphasis on property standards, compliance, licensing, transparency and more protection for tenants. Expectations are higher and local authorities have been given enforcement powers the industry has never expreienced before .
New Local Authority Investigatory Powers - What Landlords and Letting Agents Need to Know
As from the 27th December 2025, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will introduce a new enforcement framework intended to improve standards across the private rented sector. At the heart of these reforms lies a set of investigatory powers being granted to local authroities in England.
Investigatory Powers
The purpose of the updated investigatory regime is to give councils the power to enforce legislation. These powers are not designed to be intrusive, they create a structured legal framework that ensures evidence is gathered lawfully, inspections are conducted professionally, and both letting agents’ and landlords’ rights are respected throughout the process.