Standard Periodic Tenancy Agreement Templates for Residential Landlords in England

Standard Periodic Tenancy Agreement Templates and The Renters' Rights Act Changes 

The Renters’ Rights Act has introduced fundamental changes to the private rented sector. From 1st May 2026 some of the most significant changes include:

• The abolition of fixed term tenancies
• All new tenancies becoming periodic tenancies 
• The abolition of Section 21 "no fault" evictions
• Strengthened Section 8 possession grounds 
• Restrictions on rent in advance before a tenancy is granted
• Ban on rental bidding
• Enhanced tenant rights for requesting a pet
• increased tenant protections against discrimination

For detailed timelines and guidance, landlords should review the Renters’ Rights Act: Implementation Timeline and Guidance: Renters’ Rights Act for Residential Landlords. 

Residential landlords must comply with a wide range of legal obligations before granting a tenancy and during the tenancy term. Explore the extensive range of Residential Tenancy Compliance Documents and Templates. 

New Written Statement Requirements 

The Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms etc and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026 require landlords to provide a detailed written statement of terms to include:

• The amount of rent payable and when it is due.
• If the rent amount includes utilities such as Council Tax, electricity, gas (or other fuel), water, sewerage, tv licence, communication services etc. you will be required to give the certain information for bills that will be covered by the rent which the tenants must pay you separately for.
• A statement explaining that if the landlord makes a proposal to increase the rent under the tenancy, that they must serve a notice in accordance with Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. 
• Statements from the landlord confirming compliance with Section 9A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 in relation to fitness for human habitation and Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
• Statements from the landlord confirming compliance with electrical safety and gas safety standards and regulations.  
• Where section 190 of the Equality Act 2010 (improvements to let dwelling houses for disabled persons) apply a statement to confirm compliance. 
• Details of the new rules concerning pet consent. 
• Details of the minimum notice period a tenant must give when giving a notice to quit the property. 
• A statement explaining that in most circumstances the landlord can bring the tenancy to end by obtaining an order of the court for possession of the property and the execution of the order. To apply for the order, the landlord is required to serve on the tenant a notice of proceedings in the prescribed form and specify the ground(s) of possession, with the notice period depending on the ground being used.  Some possession grounds will require the tenant to be served with prior notice; these should be confirmed. 

New Standard Periodic Assured Periodic Tenancy Templates

These updated tenancy agreements have been drafted in plain English by a solicitor and are Renters' Rights compliant and suitable for use in England from 1st May 2026. Available templates include:

• Agreements for furnished and unfurnished  house
• Agreements for flats both furnished  and unfurnished

If customers would like to view the old-style Assured Shorthold Tenancy please contact us, however these will be obsolete from 1st May 2026. 

Existing Tenancies (Pre-May 2026)

Written tenancies granted before 1st May 2026 do not need to be replaced. Existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will automatically convert into periodic tenancies. However, landlords must provide tenants with a prescribed Information Sheet by 31st May 2026.  Failure to comply will result in a fine of £7,000.

Landlords of existing tenancies should refer to the Guidance: Existing Tenancies & Renters’ Rights Act and Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet Covering Letter.

When These Templates Are Not Suitable

Some lettings fall outside the scope of the Housing Act 1988, including:

• Lettings to companies or other non-natural persons 
• High value properties (where the annual rent exceeds £100,000)
• Lettings where the tenant does not occupy the property as their only or principal home (e.g., a second home) 
• Resident landlords. 

Tenancy Agreements for these types of lettings in England can be found in Non-AST Agreement Templates.

Landlords In Wales

Under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 standard occupation contracts replace assured shorthold tenancy agreements in Wales.  Model written statements for the occupation contracts can be found in Renting Homes Wales. 

Where a landlord requires additional security, there are Tenancy Agreement Guarantee and Indemnity templates to choose from. 

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