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.