England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Burntwood.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Burntwood landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Distance to Lichfield
3 miles
Distance to Cannock
4 miles
Distance to Birmingham
14 miles
Local authority
Lichfield District Council
Burntwood rental market, what landlords need to know
Burntwood is a large residential town in Lichfield District, Staffordshire, formed from the former mining settlements of Chasetown, Chase Terrace, Hammerwich, and Boney Hay. Lichfield is 3 miles east; Cannock is 4 miles west; Birmingham is 14 miles south. The A5 and A461 provide good access to the A38 and M6 Toll. The town has a significant resident workforce employed in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital. Affordable property values and strong commuter demand make Burntwood an active BTL market.
Essential documents for Burntwood 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 Burntwood landlords on 1 May 2026
- → 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
Burntwood landlord FAQs
Is Burntwood a good place for buy-to-let investment?
Burntwood is a large Staffordshire town with affordable property values and consistent rental demand from manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare workers. Its location between Lichfield and Cannock, with good A5 and M6 Toll access to Birmingham, makes it attractive for commuter lets. Void periods are typically low and rental yields competitive with the wider West Midlands commuter belt.
Are there HMO licensing requirements in Burntwood?
Lichfield District Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing in Burntwood. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupants in 2 or more households. Confirm current requirements with Lichfield District Council before proceeding with any HMO let.