The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026

 

On 20 March 2026, the Government published the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026, which landlords in England are required to provide to tenants. The sheet explains the key changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, helping tenants understand their rights and responsibilities under the new rules.  

This guide explains what the Information Sheet is, why it matters, and how landlords must comply. 

 

Why is the Information Sheet important? 

The Information Sheet provides a summary of the new laws and how they affect tenants’ rights and responsibilities. Its purpose is to make sure all tenants are informed about the upcoming changes, particularly those with written tenancy agreements signed before 1 May 2026. 

Landlords must provide it to every named tenant by 31 May 2026, either digitally or as a printed copy. 

 

When must the Information Sheet be provided? 

Landlords, or letting agents acting on their behalf, must provide the Information Sheet where:  

• the tenancy is an assured or assured shorthold tenancy  

• it was created before 1 May 2026  

• there is a wholly or partly written record of the terms 

You do not need to provide it to lodgers. 

If a tenancy is based entirely on a verbal agreement made before 1 May 2026, the Information Sheet cannot be used. Instead, landlords must provide written information outlining the key terms of the tenancy. For more information, see the Government’s guidance: “The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026” 

Social landlords may also need to provide the sheet where they are letting a non-social tenancy.      

Watch Sean Hooker, Head of Property Redress, explain the importance of sending the Information Sheet to tenants correctly.

 

Read Sean Hooker’s press release on the Renters’ Rights Act information sheet on our partner site, Landlordzone: “Government publishes vital landlord Information Sheet”                                                     

How to provide the Information Sheet 

The Information Sheet is only valid when downloaded from the official government source, and landlords must provide the exact PDF without alteration. 

It must be given to tenants by either: 

• printing a hard copy and posting it or delivering it by hand 

• sending it electronically as an attachment (for example, via email or text message) 

Landlords must not send a link to the document, as this will not meet the legal requirement. 

Note: If a letting agent manages the property, they have a mandatory duty to make sure the Information Sheet is served to the tenant, even if the landlord has already done so. 

Watch Sean Hooker, Head of Property Redress, explain the importance of sending the Information Sheet to tenants correctly.

Read Sean Hooker’s press release on the Renters’ Rights Act information sheet on our partner site, Landlordzone: “Government publishes vital landlord Information Sheet”

What happens if a landlord does not provide the Information Sheet? 

Failing to provide the Information Sheet is a breach of your legal duties. Tenants have the right to report non-compliance to their local authority, and landlords can face fines of up to £7,000 for a single breach. 

If the breach continues for more than 28 days after a penalty has been issued, it may be treated as a continuing offence. In these cases, landlords can be liable for further civil penalties of up to £40,000.  

Summary of key changes included in the Information Sheet 

• Tenancy type changes: All tenancies become rolling (periodic) from 1 May 2026 

• Evictions: No more “no-fault” (Section 21) evictions; landlords must have a legal ground 

• Rent increases: Limited to once per year via Section 13 notice 
• Tenant rights: Include pets, disability adjustments, and proper property standards 
• Written terms: Must include rent, deposit, notice periods, landlord and tenant details, and key legal obligations 

Next steps for landlords 

With the 31 May 2026 deadline approaching, landlords should make sure they are ready to provide the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet for tenants. 

Where relevant, proactive steps include: 

• Downloading the official Information Sheet from the Government website and keeping a copy for your records  

• Identifying all tenants on assured or assured shorthold tenancies created before 1 May 2026 who must receive the sheet  

• Serving the document individually, either digitally as a PDF attachment or as a printed copy, and making sure no tenant is missed  

• If using a letting agent, confirming that they also provide the Information Sheet to tenants  

• Acting early to avoid penalties and to give tenants time to understand the changes  

For more information on key dates and compliance under the Renters’ Rights Act, read our guide: “Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Implementation roadmap” 

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