If you had a tenancy with written terms that started before 1 May 2026, you had to give every named tenant the government's Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet by 31 May 2026.
What applies to you
| Your tenancy | What you must give | When |
|---|---|---|
| Started before 1 May 2026, written terms | The Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet | By 31 May 2026 |
| Started before 1 May 2026, verbal agreement | Written information about the key terms | By 31 May 2026 |
| Starting on or after 1 May 2026 | A written statement of terms | At the start of the tenancy |
Missed the deadline?
Give it now and keep proof of when and how you gave it. Councils have new enforcement powers under the Act, so getting it done late is better than not at all. Check GOV.UK or a solicitor about your position.
FAQs
Who has to receive the Information Sheet?
Every named tenant on a written assured or assured shorthold tenancy that started before 1 May 2026.
What if the tenancy was verbal?
You must give written information about the key terms instead, by the same 31 May 2026 deadline.
What about new tenancies?
From 1 May 2026, give a written statement of terms at the start of every new tenancy.
Plan it in minutes
The tracker flags any property still missing its Information Sheet or written statement, based on the tenancy start date.
See the Landlord Compliance Checklist →
