Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement, England (Renters' Rights Act 2026 Compliant)
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.
Indicative layout · actual DOCX + typeset PDF on download
- Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement, editable DOCX + typeset PDF
- Prescribed written statement content (SI 2026)
- Pet-request clause wording (reasonableness test)
- Section 13 rent-review clause inside the tenancy
- Form 4A, prescribed rent-increase notice (RRA 2025), separate DOCX ready to serve
- Information Sheet, delivery acknowledgement form (£7k penalty for non-service)
- Deposit protection acknowledgement block
- Plain-English guidance notes
Any landlord granting a tenancy in England on or after 1 May 2026.
Lodgers (use LS-E-003) · HMO per-room (use LS-E-002) · Wales / Scotland / NI.
Reviewed against: Housing Act 1988 as amended by Renters' Rights Act 2025; Written Statement Regs 2026; Form 4A as prescribed from 1 May 2026
Applies in England. Each file carries a dated footer so you can prove currency.
Questions about this template
Is this template legally binding?+
The template produces a document that, once completed and signed by the parties, has the same legal effect as any written agreement. LetSafe UK provides self-help templates, not legal advice, for advice on your specific circumstances, consult a regulated solicitor.
Does this work from 1 May 2026?+
Yes. The Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement is aligned with the Housing Act 1988 as amended by Renters' Rights Act 2025 and is designed to be lawfully granted on or after the Renters' Rights Act 2025 Phase 1 commencement.
What format is the download?+
You receive an editable Microsoft Word (DOCX) file and a typeset PDF immediately after payment. You can fill the DOCX in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Can I use this template again for another property?+
Yes, the template is licensed for unlimited use by a single private landlord across your own portfolio. It is not licensed for resale or for use by letting agents acting for third parties.
What if the regulation changes?+
Free updates are included for 12 months from purchase. We maintain a regulation-currency register and re-issue the template when the underlying law moves.
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