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TLA Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement — RRA 2026 Ready (Residential Lettings)

Editable RRA 2026-ready periodic tenancy agreement for landlords, replacing outdated fixed-term AST templates and supporting Section 13 rent increase rules, Section 8 possession procedures and updated tenant protections.

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✓ RRA 2026 Ready · Updated v1.5

Residential Tenancy Agreement — Assured Periodic Tenancy

Professional Assured Periodic Tenancy agreement designed for the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 framework. This document replaces outdated fixed-term AST wording with a clear periodic structure, updated possession wording, Section 13 rent increase process, agent service address provisions, and strengthened compliance language.

Use this agreement for new lettings and RRA-ready tenancy setup where an assured periodic tenancy is required. Suitable for landlords, letting agents, and property managers who need a practical, branded, editable agreement aligned with the new tenancy framework.

Format

Editable Word document (.docx) Ready for immediate customisation

Coverage

19 comprehensive sections Definitions through to signatures

Access

Included for eligible TLA members Part of your compliance library

Version

Version 1.5 | May 2026 Document page updated May 2026

What makes this agreement RRA-ready

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Correct APT terminology

Updated to use “Assured Periodic Tenancy” clearly and consistently, reducing ambiguity for landlords, agents, and tenants.

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Fully periodic structure

No fixed-term AST structure. Rolling periodic tenancy wording with clear tenancy status and statutory termination process.

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Authorised managing agent clause

New agent section separates landlord identity from managing agent details and supports clearer operational use.

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Section 48 service address wording

Includes clearer wording for landlord address for service and where an authorised agent address is being used.

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Section 21 wording removed

No-fault eviction wording removed. Clear landlord acknowledgement that possession must proceed through the applicable statutory grounds.

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Section 13 rent increases

Rent increase wording aligned to the Section 13 process with clear notice, frequency, and tribunal challenge wording.

Complete agreement structure

1. Definitions

Core terms and statutory context

2 to 5. Core Terms

Parties, agent, property, tenancy type

6 to 7. Financial

Rent, increases, deposit protection

8 to 10. Obligations

Tenant and landlord duties, repairs

11. Pets

Request process and conditions

12 to 13. Use and Compliance

Property restrictions and documents

14. Possession

Section 8 grounds and procedures

15 to 19. Legal

Notices, data, liability, signatures

Latest changelog

  • Title updated: renamed to Residential Tenancy Agreement — Assured Periodic Tenancy for clearer statutory accuracy.
  • Terminology tightened: references to the tenancy type have been aligned to “Assured Periodic Tenancy”.
  • Agent provisions added: new authorised managing agent section added for agent-managed lettings.
  • Section 48 wording improved: clearer landlord address for service wording added for England and Wales.
  • Branding improved: TLA document footer, version control, and compliance system wording added.
  • Presentation refined: introductory notice numbering and formatting cleaned for professional use.

Related document now available

A new TLA Holding Deposit Form has also been created for agents and landlords collecting a holding deposit before tenancy setup. It covers the one week rent cap, deadline for agreement, permitted retention grounds, and outcome recording under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Important: This agreement is designed as a professional template for general landlord and agent use. It should be completed carefully and adapted to the specific property, tenancy circumstances, and management structure. For complex matters, formal legal advice should be obtained.

Download this agreement as part of your TLA membership

This RRA-ready Assured Periodic Tenancy agreement is included in eligible TLA membership plans. Log in to access the full member document library, including RRA compliance templates, legal letters, notices, and practical landlord resources.

Legal Disclaimer: This document is provided by The Landlord Association (TLA) for general information and reference purposes only. TLA is not a regulated legal practice and does not provide legal advice. This template is not a substitute for professional legal services. Users should seek independent legal advice where required.

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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.
General coverage

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.