Hertfordshire · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Borehamwood.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Borehamwood's 1,200+ private landlords across Hertfordshire. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with Hertsmere Borough Council as the local housing authority.
Local Authority
Hertsmere Borough Council
County
Hertfordshire
Rail Access
Thameslink to London St Pancras ~20 min
Road Access
A1, M25, M1
Nearest Hospital
Barnet Hospital ~7mi
Typical Gross Yield
4�5.5%
Borehamwood rental market, what landlords need to know
Borehamwood is a large town in Hertsmere Borough on the northern fringe of Greater London, sharing the Elstree and Borehamwood area with Elstree village, home to Elstree Studios. The rental market is driven by London commuters (Thameslink to St Pancras in 18�22 minutes), media and entertainment industry workers, and M25/M1 corridor employment. Entry prices for terraced houses range from �320,000��480,000 with gross yields of 4�5.5%. Hertsmere Borough Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme � mandatory HMO licensing applies nationally.
Essential documents for Borehamwood landlords
View all →Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement
The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.
Section 8 Notice Pack (All Grounds)
Every mandatory and discretionary ground on the new 2026 list, pre-labelled with the notice period, arrears threshold, and evidence block.
Landlord Annual Compliance Checklist
Annual walk-through of every compliance touchpoint: gas, electrical, EPC, smoke/CO, Right-to-Rent, deposit, licensing, database registration.
Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack
For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.
What changes for Borehamwood landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Borehamwood tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by Hertsmere Borough Council. The headline changes for Hertfordshire landlords are:
- → Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions permanently abolished, use Section 8
- → All new tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, no more ASTs
- → Rent increases via Section 13 only, contractual review clauses unenforceable
- → Pet requests must be considered, blanket ‘no pets’ policies are unlawful
- → Private landlord database registration coming, date TBC
Borehamwood landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Borehamwood?
Hertsmere Borough Council is the local housing authority for Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Only mandatory national HMO licensing applies at present (properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more households); there is no borough-wide selective or additional scheme currently in force. Always confirm the current designation with the council before letting, as licensing schemes and area boundaries are reviewed periodically.
Does Borehamwood have selective licensing?
No. Hertsmere Borough Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing applies nationally to properties with 5 or more persons from 2 or more households. Always verify with Hertsmere Borough Council before letting.
Is Borehamwood a good buy-to-let location?
Borehamwood suits investors prioritising low void risk and capital security over headline yield. Thameslink connectivity (St Pancras in 18�22 minutes), Elstree Studios employment and strong London commuter demand support 4�5.5% gross yields on entry prices of �320,000��480,000.