Do I need to issue the RRA Information Sheet?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (c.26) commences 1 May 2026. Civil penalty up to £7,000 per tenancy for failing to provide the mandatory tenant Information Sheet. Answer 2–4 yes/no questions to find out where you stand.
Question 1
Do you let residential property to private tenants in England?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies to assured/assured shorthold tenancies in England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate regimes.
Information Sheet — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRA Information Sheet?
It's the mandatory written information landlords must give tenants under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. It explains tenants' rights — challenging rent increases, requesting repairs, keeping pets — and the routes to enforce them.
When does the duty start?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (c.26) commences 1 May 2026. From that date, all in-scope tenancies need the Information Sheet served, with proof of delivery on file.
What's the fine if I don't issue it?
Local authorities can issue a civil penalty up to £7,000 per tenancy for breach. Each tenancy is a separate offence — five missed tenancies is a five-figure exposure.
Does it apply to periodic tenancies?
Yes — once a tenancy is live on or after 1 May 2026, the duty bites, whether it's a fixed-term AST that's rolled to periodic or a freshly-signed agreement.
What about HMOs?
If each tenant signs a separate tenancy agreement, each is a separate tenancy for this duty. One Information Sheet per tenancy, one set of proof-of-delivery records per tenancy.
Where do I get the official template?
It's a free PDF from GOV.UK — 'Written information that must be given to tenants — landlord guidance' — published by MHCLG. We link directly to it from the result above.