Renters’ Rights Act Guidance Notes for Residential Landlords & Letting Agents
These Renters’ Rights Act Guidance Notes for Residential Landlords & Letting Agents explain the main changes affecting private assured tenancies in England and the practical steps residential landlords and letting agents should consider when letting, managing or recovering possession of a property.
The guide distinguishes the tenancy reforms in force from 1 May 2026 from later reforms and announced implementation plans. It also explains important points affecting tenancies and notices that predate the new regime.
What the guidance covers
Assured periodic tenancies, the end of new section 21 notices and the scope of the reforms.
Advertising rent, rental bidding, applicant selection and rent in advance.
Written tenancy information, the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet and continuing property duties.
Rent increases using section 13 and Form 4A, tribunal challenges and pet requests.
Tenant notices, agreed surrender, selected possession grounds and student lettings.
The announced rental-property registration rollout and later ombudsman and property-standard reforms.
The guide contains practical action points and links to official guidance and relevant Simply-Docs documents. It focuses on private assured tenancies in England; it is not a guide to the separate social housing regime or the law in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Right to Rent is a separate requirement
Use the Right to Rent Checklist for Residential Landlord (PROP.RES.104) to record individual checks.
This is a general guide, not a prescribed notice, tenancy agreement or the official Information Sheet that must be given to tenants. Obtain advice where the correct approach depends on a particular tenancy or dispute.
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