England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, London.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for London landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~1.1 million
Average monthly rent (1-bed)
~£1,800
Boroughs with selective licensing
15+
London rental market, what landlords need to know
London is the UK's largest private rented sector. Average rents are significantly above the national average. Many London boroughs operate selective licensing schemes.
Licensing requirements in London
Selective licensing schemes operate in numerous London boroughs including Newham, Southwark, Waltham Forest, Brent, Lambeth and many more. Check your borough council before letting.
Essential documents for London 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 London 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
London landlord FAQs
Do I need a licence to let a property in London?
It depends on your borough. Mandatory HMO licensing applies nationally for HMOs with 5+ occupants. Many London boroughs operate additional or selective licensing schemes covering smaller HMOs and non-HMO private rented properties. Check with your specific London borough before letting.
Does the Renters' Rights Act apply in London?
Yes. London is in England, so all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026, including the abolition of Section 21, the mandatory use of Periodic Assured Tenancies for new lettings, and Section 13 rent increases.