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Updated Notices for the Renters’ Rights Act

The government have published new notices for use on and after 1st May.

From 1st May 2026, the Renters’ Right Act 2025 will abolish assured shorthold tenancies and end section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions in the private rented sector in England. These new forms have been introduced as part of those changes.

These have been published so that landlords can see what information will be needed on and after 1 May 2026.

The versions published for this purpose are watermarked. You must not complete or send these forms to your tenant. They are for your infomation only.

Up to and including 30th April 2026, you should use the current version of the forms.

Click here to view the forms

Other useful guides:

The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026

The Renter’s Rights Act: A Landlord’s Practical Guide

The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026

Click here to download The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 You must provide a copy of this information sheet to your tenants before 31st May 2026 Click here to read our Practical Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act From gov.uk: This page contains the official Information Sheet that landlords and their agents must give… Continue Reading

Managed Pricing Update – 2026 & Renters’ Rights Act

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Making Tax Digital (MTD) – What Landlords Need to Know

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Renters Rights Bill becomes the Renters Rights Act

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LoopNet Commercial Advertising Partnership

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Beat The Renters Rights Bill

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Renters Rights Bill Update

Meet our Director, Eleanor, as she talks you through the key points of the Renters Rights Bill. NOTE: This guide was published before the Bill was passed, and not everything contained in this article has been adopted in the legislation. Although it has not yet received Royal Assent, we now have a much clearer picture… Continue Reading