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Residential Tenancy Continuation and Renewal Templates

When the fixed term of a tenancy in England has expired, the Tenant is allowed to remain in occupation of the property and their tenancy becomes a “periodic” tenancy. A periodic tenancy can be terminated by either party with little notice – usually 2 months for an assured shorthold tenancy and 4 weeks for non-assured shortholds.

These templates are suitable for tenancies in England only. If the property is in Wales, occupation contracts replace many existing tenancies and different rules apply to these contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. See Renting Homes Wales for further information. 

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, from 01 June 2019, agents and landlords in England will not be able to charge fees for a renewal of a tenancy caught by this act. If the tenancy was entered into before 01 June 2019 and the tenant agreed to pay renewal fees, then a landlord or agent in England can charge these fees for a new fixed-term agreement or statutory periodic agreement up until 31 May 2020.

This selection of documents can be used by landlord when a tenancy has become, or is about to become, periodic. The Letter to Tenant sets out the options available to the parties regarding continuing or renewing the tenancy. The Renewal Agreements and Rent Increase Memoranda can be used respectively to create a new tenancy or increase the rent payable during the periodic tenancy.

Please Note:  The Renters Reform Bill proposes to transition all tenancies to periodic tenancies, removing fixed terms. We will continue to review and update our documents in line with any legal changes. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to renew my tenant's tenancy when the term ends? +
No, because there is no fixed term to end any more. Since 1 May 2026 residential tenancies are open-ended periodic assured tenancies that continue automatically until lawfully ended. There is nothing to renew, so a renewal agreement is generally unnecessary. Existing agreements did not need re-issuing, but you must give tenants the government information sheet explaining the change.
My tenancy agreement was a fixed-term AST, is it still valid? +
It converted automatically. On 1 May 2026 existing assured and assured shorthold tenancies became open-ended assured periodic tenancies by operation of law. You did not need to re-sign anything, but the old fixed-term and section 21 wording no longer takes effect. Give the tenant the information sheet, and treat the tenancy as periodic when handling rent increases or possession.
How do I put the rent up now that there are no renewals? +
Through the section 13 procedure, not a renewal. Because the tenancy just continues, you cannot use a renewal or a new fixed term to reset the rent. Serve a section 13 notice on the prescribed form, no more than once every 12 months, to no more than market rent, on at least two months' notice. The tenant can refer it to the First-tier Tribunal.
Can I offer the tenant a new fixed term if we both want certainty? +
No. The Renters' Rights Act does not allow new fixed-term assured tenancies for standard residential lettings, even by agreement, so you cannot lock the tenant in for a set period. The tenancy stays periodic and the tenant can end it on two months' notice. Certainty now comes from the possession grounds and good management, not a fixed term.
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