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Editable RRA 2026-ready periodic tenancy agreement for landlords, replacing outdated fixed-term AST templates and supporting Section 13 rent increase rules, Section 8 possession procedures and updated tenant protections.

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Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement for private residential lettings in England under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 framework. Includes written tenancy information, rent and deposit terms, landlord and tenant obligations, notices, possession information and signatures.

TLA Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement - England

Renters' Rights Act 2025 - England

Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement

Create a professionally structured tenancy agreement for a private residential assured periodic tenancy in England.

The agreement records the parties, property, rent, deposit, written tenancy information, day-to-day obligations and the statutory framework for rent increases, notices and possession. It is designed for the post-1 May 2026 assured periodic tenancy system and should be completed carefully for the circumstances of each letting.

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Complete the agreement manually

Use the protected WPDM download button on this page to obtain the blank Word version. Complete every relevant clause, schedule, delivery record and signature block before issuing it to the tenant.

Format

Editable Word agreement (.docx)

Tenancy type

Private residential assured periodic tenancy

Structure

23 clauses plus written-information schedules

Access

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What the agreement covers

  • The landlord, tenant, authorised agent and service-address details
  • The property, exclusions, permitted occupiers and tenancy start date
  • Rent amount, rent period, payment dates, payment method and first rent period
  • Holding deposit treatment, tenancy deposit and protection information
  • Bills, utilities, council tax and permitted pre-tenancy payments
  • Tenant and landlord obligations, repairs, access, keys and security
  • Pets, alterations, assignment, subletting and communications
  • The statutory rent-increase process and tenant notice arrangements
  • Ending the tenancy, possession information and rent repayment after the tenancy ends
  • Written-information delivery records, intended possession grounds and signatures

Suitable use

The template is intended for a private assured periodic tenancy in England where the property is the tenant's only or principal home and the arrangement falls within the assured-tenancy regime.

It should not be used without specialist review for resident-landlord arrangements, licences, holiday lets, company lets, excluded occupancies, specialist supported accommodation or other non-standard arrangements.

Before it is issued

  1. Complete all parties and property details accurately.
  2. Check rent, deposit, bills and payment arrangements.
  3. Complete the written-information schedule and delivery record.
  4. Use Schedule B only where a listed ground may genuinely apply.
  5. Provide each tenant with the completed agreement before the tenancy is entered into.
  6. Retain the signed agreement and evidence of delivery with the tenancy file.

Current tenancy framework

New assured shorthold tenancies can no longer be created in England. Assured tenancies operate as rolling assured periodic tenancies without a fixed contractual end date. A landlord seeking possession must rely on an applicable statutory ground and follow the correct notice and court process.

Rent increases must follow the statutory section 13 route, and specified written information about the tenancy must be provided before a new tenancy is entered into. The agreement includes a schedule and delivery record to support that process.

Official landlord guidance

Review the current government guidance before using the agreement, particularly where the tenancy type, written-information requirements or possession route is uncertain.

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Related pre-tenancy record

Where a holding deposit is taken before the tenancy proceeds, use the TLA Holding Deposit Form & Compliance Record to document the amount, deadline and outcome.

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Important: This is a self-help tenancy template, not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. Check that the property, parties and proposed arrangement fall within the intended scope before the agreement is signed. Obtain specialist advice for unusual, excluded, supported, resident-landlord or disputed arrangements.

Document update

Version 0.9.4 - June 2026

  • Rebuilt for assured periodic tenancies in England
  • Aligned with the Renters' Rights Act 2025 tenancy framework
  • Added prescribed written-information mapping and delivery records
  • Updated rent, deposit, notice and possession provisions
  • Added conditional intended-possession-ground recording
  • Integrated with the TLA AI Document Suite guided generator

Legal disclaimer: This document is provided by The Landlord Association for general information and self-help use. TLA is not a regulated legal practice and does not provide formal legal advice. Users remain responsible for checking that the agreement is suitable, completing it accurately and obtaining professional 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.