England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Truro.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Truro landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~6,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£950
Gross buy-to-let yield (avg)
~5-7%
Truro rental market, what landlords need to know
Truro is the county city of Cornwall and a significant retail and administrative hub for the South West. Approximately 24% of all households are in the private rented sector. The rental market is driven by public sector and retail employment, students at the University of Exeter's Cornwall campus (nearby Penryn), and seasonal workers in the hospitality and tourism sector. Buy-to-let gross yields of 5-7% reflect Cornwall's increasingly desirable location combined with moderate purchase prices for city-centre properties. Cornwall Council is the unitary authority and has been active in housing enforcement.
Essential documents for Truro 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 Truro 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
Truro landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to Truro landlords?
Yes. Truro is in England (Cornwall) and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026. This includes the abolition of Section 21, periodic tenancy agreements for all new lettings, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law obligations, the one-month advance rent cap, and civil penalties up to £40,000. Cornwall Council does not currently operate a selective or additional HMO licensing scheme in Truro beyond the national mandatory scheme.
Do I need an HMO licence in Truro?
Mandatory national HMO licensing applies to all HMOs with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more separate households. Cornwall Council does not currently operate an additional or selective licensing scheme in Truro, but landlords should check the Cornwall Council website for any updates. Operating without a required mandatory licence carries civil penalties up to £30,000.