Existing AST and Assured Periodic Tenancy from 1st of May?
The government will publish online sometime in March 2026, their document to be given to existing tenants on AST. (Probably as badly drafted as the RRA???? lol)
Landlords will have until 31 May 2026 to provide this to all their tenants, either digitally or on paper. Landlords are able to do this as soon as the information sheet is published
Tenancies starting from 1 May 2026 – Written information that must be given to tenants: guidance for landlords https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/699d8cbec497bac082bc7562/Written_information_that_must_be_given_to_tenants-_landlord_guidance.pdf
The Assured Periodic Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms etc and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69678c3cb122b8f5f68d0d80/Draft_Statutory_Instrument_written_information_for_your_tenant.pdf
Sign up for Gov updates https://www.gov.uk/email-signup/?link=/housing-local-and-community/changes-to-private-renting
Judith
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