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TLA Landlord Fact Sheet | Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Compliance Guide

A premium TLA compliance briefing for private landlords in England. This fact sheet explains what the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 changes in practice, what landlords must now do, how the official government Information Sheet requirement works, and why older AST-based assumptions can no longer be relied upon.

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TLA Landlord Fact Sheet

Renters’ Rights Act 2026 — Compliance Guide

A practical landlord-facing compliance guide explaining what has changed under the Renters’ Rights Act 2026, what you must now do, how the official government Information Sheet requirement works, and what actions you should take to keep your tenancies and documents aligned with the new framework.

Important: This TLA Fact Sheet is a practical compliance briefing. It does not replace the official government Information Sheet that landlords and agents must provide to tenants in the prescribed manner.

What this guide covers

  • The official government Information Sheet requirement
  • Section 21 abolition and the move to grounds-based possession
  • The assured periodic tenancy framework
  • Section 13 rent increase rules
  • Pet request obligations
  • Documentation, evidence and audit trail standards
  • Immediate next steps for landlords in England

Best for

  • Private landlords reviewing current tenancy compliance
  • Landlords updating pre-2026 agreements and workflows
  • Members needing a plain-English operational guide
  • Landlords preparing for rent, possession or documentation changes

Related TLA support

  • Compliance Audit
  • Landlord & Tenant Document Pack
  • Legal Letter Drafting
  • Section 8 Review
  • TLA Academy
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Document purpose

A practical member resource.

TLA member documents support landlords, agents and property managers with tenancy setup, compliance preparation, record keeping and day-to-day property management under the Renters' Rights Act 2026 framework.

Best used for: tenancy files, compliance workflows, record keeping, managed lettings, notices and pre-tenancy preparation.
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What TLA documents support

  • Tenancy setupTemplates and records for new and existing tenancy arrangements.
  • RRA 2026 readinessDocuments updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2026 framework.
  • Compliance recordsOrganised record keeping for deposits, notices and certificates.
  • Repairs and evidenceContractor, inspection and communication log support.
  • Notices and lettersStatutory and operational notice templates for common situations.
  • Editable formatsDocuments designed for property-specific completion and filing.
Legal disclaimer: Documents provided by The Landlord Association are for general compliance support and document preparation only. They do not constitute formal legal advice. Members should adapt documents to the specific tenancy, property and management arrangement. Legal advice should be taken where required, especially before serving notices, starting possession proceedings or relying on documents in a formal dispute.