Renters’ Rights Act Miniseries: Part 3 – Assured Periodic Tenancies – What’s Next For Landlords?
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) has made major changes to the Rental sector and came into force on the 1st May 2026. This article forms Part 3 of our Renters’ Rights Act Miniseries, highlighting key changes that landlords and tenants need to be aware of. In this instalment, we focus specifically on Assured Periodic Tenancies and the steps landlords should take to ensure compliance with their obligations under the Act.
What are Assured Periodic Tenancies and what has changed?
Under the Renters’ Rights Act, most fixed-term assured tenancies have now been replaced with Assured Periodic Tenancies. Unlike fixed-term tenancies, Assured Periodic Tenancies do not have a fixed end date and continue on a rolling basis until they are brought to an end in accordance with the law.
This introduction of Assured Periodic Tenancies is one of the most significant changes under the RRA and brings with it a number of new obligations for landlords.
One of those obligations is ensuring tenants receive the information and documentation required under the RRA. The Act gives new powers to authorities and increases fines for a landlord’s failure to meet the rules. Landlords should therefore review their tenancy arrangements and ensure they have met the relevant information requirements. The following questions address some of the key documents landlords may need to provide and the steps you should take if you have not yet complied with the new requirements.
What is the Renters’ Rights Act information sheet?
Existing tenants with a written tenancy agreement should have received the “Renters Rights Act Information Sheet 2026” from their landlord by the 31 of May 2026. Any landlord who has not served this document would be advised to do so as soon as possible or face a £7000 fine. Landlords should ensure they follow the guidance for service of the document. The guidance says the document should be served by “posting or hand delivering a printed copy, sending a digital copy, for example, as an attachment to an email or text message”
The Renters Rights Act information sheet 2026 can be located by following this link.
What information must be provided where there is no written tenancy agreement?
Landlords without a written tenancy agreement should have given tenants information about the tenancy by the 31 of May 2026 or face a £7000 fine. The document confirming the information that must be provided to tenants about the tenancy is entitled “Written information that must be given to tenants: guidance for landlords and agents”.
Any landlord who has not given this information to their tenant would be advised to do this as soon as possible.
The information the landlord must give a tenant can be found by following this link.
Do landlords need to provide information for new Assured Periodic Tenancies?
While the rules outlined above largely cover tenancies that have changed to Assured Periodic Tenancies under the RRA, government guidance also states that the certain information must be provided before any new tenancy is agreed.
Specifically, the guidance states that landlords will need to provide the required information when:
“From 1 May 2026, you will need to give all new tenants, and some existing tenants, written information about the key terms of the tenancy. This will ensure that you and your tenants have a written record of the tenancy’s terms. “
What should landlords do next?
If you are unsure whether you have compiled with the new requirements relating to Assured Periodic Tenancies, it is sensible to review your position as soon as possible. Consider taking the following steps:
- Check whether the required information has been provided to your tenants.
- Ensure any outstanding information is served as soon as possible.
- Seek legal advice from experienced landlord and tenant solicitors if you are unsure about your obligations under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Where to get further guidance on Assured Periodic Tenancies
Landlords who would like an overview of their responsibilities under the RRA should consider the HM Government Guide: “Assured periodic tenancies: a guide for landlords”. This guide can be found following this link.
If you are a landlord and require any further assistance with the rules regarding Assured Periodic Tenancies, the information you must now provide, or any wider matters relating to the changes brought in by the Renters’ Rights Act, please do not hesitate to contact our experienced landlord and tenant team.
Our solicitors in Plymouth are well-versed on the changes that came into force on 1st May 2026 and can provide you with trusted guidance to ensure you are meeting your obligations. To get in touch with us, please call 01752 203500 or email enquiries@GAsolicitors.com.
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