As your letting agent, we are committed to keeping you informed of any significant legislative changes that may affect your role as a landlord. We consider it essential to keep you fully informed of material legislative developments which affect your statutory duties as a residential landlord.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has introduced a fundamental restructuring of the private rented sector and imposed a number of new and enhanced legal obligations. These reforms extend beyond procedural changes and place additional compliance responsibilities directly upon landlords.
In addition to structural reforms, the Act introduces important documentation and transparency requirements.
Information Sheet and Written Statement
Under the new framework, landlords are required to provide existing tenants with an Information Sheet. This document explains tenants’ rights, landlord obligations, and the legal framework governing the new Assured Periodic Tenancy. Failure to provide this document within the statutory time frame may restrict a landlord’s ability to rely on certain possession grounds and result in considerable fines starting at £7,000.
The information sheet must be provided to tenants by 31 May 2026 (attached herein). It must be served in the manner prescribed in your tenancy agreement, professional bodies, such as; NRLA (National Residential Landlords Association) and Arla Propertymark recommend service by email (attached as a pdf) and tenant receipt confirmation, followed by a hard copy (recorded delivery).
If we currently manage your portfolio we will ensure full compliance with this legal requirement. If instructed on let-only basis, the regulation states that service is the responsibility of the landlord.
We have specifically designed a Fixed Fee Management Service to support landlords in today’s ever evolving rental industry. Please email management@interlet.com or reach out to our experienced Property Manager Kerry Huxley on 0207 795 6525.
Furthermore, landlords will be required to issue a compliant Written Statement of Terms prior to any new tenancy being created on or after 1st May 2026.
The Written Statement must clearly set out all key terms, including rent, frequency of payment, repairing obligations, and statutory rights. The Written Statement must be accurate, complete, and served in accordance with the statutory requirements. Any omission or non-compliance may give rise to enforcement action and limit enforcement rights.
We have currently reviewed and updated our systems, documentation, tenancy templates, compliance processes and internal procedures to ensure full alignment with Phase 1 of the reforms.
Our objective is to ensure that your portfolio remains compliant and that enforcement risk is minimised.
Should you wish to discuss how these changes apply to your particular circumstances, including existing tenancies transitioning into the new regime, we would be pleased to arrange a detailed review.
Our priority remains to safeguard your position, maintain compliance, and provide clear strategic guidance during this period of legislative transition.
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