The Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms, etc. and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026 have been published in draft by the UK Government. We have engaged with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to provide feedback on the regulations, which currently fail to acknowledge common real-world scenarios, such as overseas property owners and unique arrangements for vulnerable tenants or tenants with a disability.
The new regime
For new tenancies entered on or after 1 May 2026, tenants must be provided with the Written Statement of Terms and Information. This also applies to any current tenancies that are based on verbal agreements started before 1 May 2026.
What is included in the Written Statement of Terms
1. Contract identity and contacts
- Landlord name(s) — if there are joint landlords, each must be named.
- An address in England or Wales where notices can be served on the landlord by the tenant.
- Tenant name(s) — all named tenants must be listed.
2. Property and tenancy dates
- Address of the property being let.
- Date the tenant is first entitled to possession under the tenancy.
3. Financial terms
- Rent payable and when it is due.
- Statement explaining how future rent increases will be notified in accordance with Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 and as amended by the Renters’ Rights Act.
- Relevant bills (including council tax, television licence, communication services and utilities such as electricity, gas or other fuel, water or sewage): whether they’re included in rent or payable separately, and how amounts and due dates are set out if they’re additional.
- Tenancy deposit requirements and the amount of the tenancy deposit.
4. Notice and security provisions
- The minimum notice a tenant must provide when giving a notice to quit the property.
- A statement of security of tenure, explaining that a landlord generally needs a court order and valid grounds to end the tenancy.
5. Statutory duties and safety obligations
The statement must cover applicable landlord duties, including:
- Fitness for human habitation obligations under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act.
- Repair duties for structure, exterior and installations in the property.
- Electrical safety standards and inspection requirements.
- Gas safety obligations and inspection/testing regime.
6. Additional information
- Pet consent rights, including that consent must not be unreasonably withheld if the tenant requests to keep a pet.
- Disability adaptations
- Supported accommodation status, where relevant.
When tenants must receive the Written Statement
The Written Statement of Terms must be provided when a new tenancy is created on or after 1 May 2026. This will need to be done before a tenancy agreement is signed or otherwise agreed.
The information can be provided within a written tenancy agreement or given separately.
The list of information that will need to be included has been published as a draft Statutory Instrument. This information list is a draft and may change. Propertymark is continuing to engage with MHCLG. The UK Government say they will publish the final version in March 2026.
Failure to provide a compliant written statement can expose landlords (and agents acting on their behalf) to enforcement action, including civil penalties.
We are developing an editable template of the Written Statement of Terms exclusively for members to edit and complete.
Requirements for existing tenancies
For existing tenancies (created before 1 May 2026), landlords won’t need to change a current tenancy agreement if one is in place or issue a new one. Instead, landlords with existing tenancies will need to provide tenants with a copy of the UK Government published ‘Information Sheet’ on or before 31 May 2026. This will be published in March 2026. The information sheet must be given to all tenants named on a tenancy agreement. It can be provided electronically or in hard copy.