Renters’ Rights Act information sheet deadline warning issued to landlords

Landlords must issue the Renters’ Rights Act information by the end of this week or face a £7,000 fine.

The government explain a copy of the information sheet must be given to every tenant named on the tenancy agreement.

The government have warned if landlords do not provide the information sheet to tenants before 31 May 2026, they could face fines of up to £7,000.

Act fast before the deadline

The government says the information sheet must be given to tenants if the tenancy was created before 1 May 2026 and is an assured or assured shorthold tenancy.

The document outlines key changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act, including the abolition of fixed-term tenancies and new rules on rent increases.

According to the government, where a landlord uses a letting agent to manage the property, the agent is responsible for providing the information sheet to the tenant, even if the landlord has already done so.

Neil McGimpsey, group chief operating officer at Lomond, said letting agents must act before the deadline at the end of this week.

He said: “We’ve already seen some of the changes from the Renters’ Rights Act implemented, but there are more to come.

“By the end of May, tenants must receive the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026. Where a property is managed by an agent, responsibility for issuing this rests with the agent, regardless of whether the landlord has already provided it. Failure to supply tenants with the sheet by the deadline could result in fines of up to £7,000.

“Time is also running out for landlords to provide their tenants with written terms by 31 May if they previously had a verbal agreement.

“For letting agents, this is a critical moment to maintain close contact with landlords, ensure information is distributed correctly, and retain clear records of all communications. Getting this right from the outset supports compliance and avoids complications later.”

Proof of delivery

Lettings platform Goodlord explain proof of delivery of the information sheet will be essential.

In a blog post, Goodlord explains: “For most existing tenancies, landlords are not required to issue new agreements. Instead, they must provide tenants with the official Information Sheet by 31 May 2026.

“The document can be served digitally or in hard copy, but proof of delivery will be essential. Missing the deadline could expose landlords to penalties of up to £7000, making this one of the first practical compliance tests under the new legislation.”

The government has warned that emailing or texting a link to the PDF is not valid.

Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, explains that an attachment of the information sheet is valid, but sending a link is not.

He said: “With the publication of the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026, letting agents across England will be required to ensure that all tenants named on a tenancy agreement receive this information, regardless of whether the landlord has provided it. Failure to provide each tenant with the Information Sheet by 31 May 2026 could result in fines of up to £7,000.

“The Information Sheet must be provided either as a physical hard copy or electronically, such as via email. It is important to note that simply sharing a web link to the information sheet will not meet the required communication standards.

“Letting agents should also maintain comprehensive records of all communications to support any potential complaints or future audit requirements.”

A copy of the Renters’ Rights Act information sheet can be found by clicking here.