England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Worthing.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Worthing landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~13,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£1,050
Distance to Brighton (train)
20 minutes
Worthing rental market, what landlords need to know
Worthing is a major coastal town in West Sussex with a growing private rented sector driven by a diverse tenant base: London and Brighton commuters (Worthing to London Victoria is 80 minutes, Worthing to Brighton is 20 minutes), healthcare and public-sector workers (Worthing Hospital is a major employer), and a growing technology and creative sector. Worthing has seen significant inward migration from Brighton and London as renters seek more affordable coastal living, average rents are considerably below Brighton while still offering seafront access and good train links.
Essential documents for Worthing 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 Worthing 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
Worthing landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act apply to Worthing landlords?
Yes. Worthing is in England (West Sussex) and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026, Section 21 abolished, all new lettings on Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law hazard response timeframes, and the Information Sheet for all existing tenants by 31 May 2026.
Is Worthing a better buy-to-let market than Brighton in 2026?
Worthing offers significantly better yields than Brighton, typically 5-7% versus 3-5% in Brighton and Hove, due to lower property purchase prices while still benefiting from strong coastal rental demand and easy Brighton access. The trade-off is a smaller and less diverse tenant pool. Worthing suits landlords seeking income-focused buy-to-let rather than capital growth plays. The town's improving reputation and growing professional demographic make it a more attractive investment proposition in 2026 than it was five years ago.