Date Published 13 April 2026
With the Renters' Rights Act (RRA) implementation day just around the corner, the Government has released its official information sheet. This essential document is designed to help tenants understand how their tenancy may have changed under the Renters' Rights Act.
With the release of this new sheet, landlords will have new compliance duties. It's never been more important to ensure that you are complying with the new responsibilities.
In this blog, we'll explain what the new obligations are, what they mean for your processes.
A new legal obligation
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.
This applies to:
All current tenants under existing written agreements
Every named tenant on a tenancy
Both managed and self-managed properties
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.
Practical steps to take now - Poole landlords should act early to stay ahead:
Audit your portfolio – Identify all active tenancies
Prepare distribution systems – Email, portals, or physical delivery
Keep records – Maintain clear evidence of service
Less paperwork, more responsibility - The decision not to require new tenancy agreements may reduce paperwork, but it shifts the burden onto communication and process management, as well as ensuring you can evidence all of this.
The Information Sheet effectively becomes the mechanism for:
Explaining new legal rights and responsibilities
Setting out how the tenancy may operate differently in future
Reducing disputes caused by misunderstanding
For landlords, especially those who self-manage, this creates a new expectation: staying informed and ensuring tenants are properly notified.
Where and how to download the information sheet- The official Information Sheet is available directly from the UK Government's website as a downloadable PDF.
It's important to ensure you are using the latest official version, as this is the document recognised for legal compliance. Avoid relying on third-party sources, as these will not be accepted as valid copies. You must also send your tenants the information sheet directly; a link to the download will not be valid.
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