Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026: Landlord & Tenant Guide

It is an official document, “The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026”, published by the government on GOV.UK. Its purpose is to make sure tenants understand the new rights and responsibilities introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which made major changes to renting in England from 1 May 2026.

It summarises the headline reforms, including the end of fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies, the move to periodic tenancies, the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, the new rules for rent increases, and tenants’ rights to request a pet.

• ✓Landlords must give the Information Sheet to existing tenants
• ✓It applies where the tenancy has a wholly or partly written record of terms (such as a written tenancy agreement)
• ✓It is aimed at tenancies that began before 1 May 2026, so those tenants understand how the law has changed
• ✓You do not need to give it to lodgers (people who live with their landlord)

Landlords had until 31 May 2026 to provide the Information Sheet to qualifying tenants. Failing to comply can result in a financial penalty of up to £7,000, issued by the local council.

The document explains the key changes the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 made to renting in England, including:

• ✓The end of fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies, tenancies are now periodic, rolling on a month-to-month basis
• ✓The abolition of Section 21 'no fault' evictions
• ✓The reformed Section 8 grounds a landlord must now use to seek possession
• ✓New rules on how and how often rent can be increased
• ✓Tenants' strengthened right to request to keep a pet