Renters' Rights Information Sheet Checker
Five questions. Tells you whether you must issue the statutory Information Sheet to your tenant, whether the 2026-05-31 deadline applies, and whether your delivery method is risky.
What the Information Sheet duty actually is
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces a statutory Information Sheet that landlords in England must provide to assured tenants. According to GOV.UK guidance for landlords, the sheet sets out tenant rights under the new periodic tenancy regime, the abolition of Section 21, and how possession works under the revised Section 8 grounds.
For tenancies in force on the commencement date (2026-05-01), landlords have a fixed window to issue the sheet. Missing it carries civil penalty exposure and weakens any subsequent possession claim.
Wales operates separately under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Scotland has its own private residential tenancy regime. This tool covers England only.
Frequently asked questions
Who has to give the Information Sheet?
Private landlords letting an assured shorthold or assured periodic tenancy in England. Lodger licences, holiday lets, and tenancies in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland are out of scope.
What is the deadline for existing tenancies?
For tenancies in force on the commencement date (2026-05-01), the sheet must be issued within 30 days — by 2026-05-31.
Can I just email a link to the sheet?
No. A link-only email is risky. Attach the PDF, hand-deliver a paper copy, or use a recorded delivery method so the tenant can access it without further action.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
You face civil penalty exposure under the Act and weaker grounds in any subsequent possession claim. Issue late if you missed the deadline — late is better than never.
Sources & references
All thresholds, dates, and figures shown on this page come from the following authoritative sources.
- GOV.UK — Renters' Rights Act: an overview for landlords
- GOV.UK — Renters' Rights Act 2026 information sheet
- GOV.UK — Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025 roadmap
- GOV.UK — Assured periodic tenancies: written information landlords must give tenants
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. For decisions affecting a specific tenancy, lease, or tax position, consult a qualified solicitor, accountant, or housing adviser.