Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has stated that a single approach to tenancy agreements is not suitable for every landlord. This confirmation came in response to a written parliamentary question, where Mr Pennycook clarified that while landlords must provide certain information to tenants, not all details need to be part of the tenancy agreement itself.
Regulations introduced on 1 May 2026 require private rented sector landlords to provide specific information in writing to tenants at the start of new Assured Periodic Tenancies. The government expects this information to be included in written tenancy agreements, ensuring tenants receive key details about their tenancy terms and conditions.
However, the government does not intend to mandate a specific tenancy agreement template or wording, believing that landlords and tenants should be able to agree on terms that suit their individual circumstances. Landlords are advised to ensure tenants have sufficient opportunity to understand, or seek advice on, the terms of any agreement before entering into it.
Information that must be included in tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights Act includes the landlord's name and an address in England or Wales for serving notices. Other required details are the tenant's name(s), the property address, the tenancy start date, the rent amount and due date, and a statement regarding rent increases in accordance with Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988.