Key actions that all landlords and agents must do now before the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1 May 2026.

Read the official guidance for landlords and letting agents on renting out your property

This official guidance from GOV.UK sets out the changes to renting and what landlords will need to do to let out private properties lawfully from 1 May 2026. More information and a summary of the key changes at GOV.UK.

Issue The Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 to all tenants

Landlords and agents must issue this information sheet to all tenants on assured periodic tenancies before 31 May 2026.