Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet

What is the Information Sheet?

The Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet is a government document that sets out tenants' rights under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. It covers topics including rent increases, ending a tenancy, repairs, and the new protections introduced by the Act.

It replaces the How to Rent guide, which was withdrawn on 1 May 2026 when the Renters' Rights Act came into force.

Who needs to provide it?

All private landlords letting residential property in England must provide the Information Sheet to their tenants. This applies whether you manage the property yourself or use a letting agent.

The requirement does not apply to lodgers, social housing tenants, or properties in Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.

When must it be provided?

• New tenancies — before the tenancy begins
• Existing tenancies — by 31 May 2026
• Updated versions — whenever the government publishes a new version, you should provide the updated sheet to your tenants

Where to get it

The official Information Sheet is available on GOV.UK. Always use the latest version — check before each new tenancy. You can provide it as a printed copy, email attachment, or link to the official page.

What happens if you don't provide it?

Non-compliance with document provision under the Renters' Rights Act can result in civil penalties of up to £40,000. It can also weaken your position in Section 8 possession proceedings if a tenant challenges your compliance.

Proving delivery matters

Simply sending the Information Sheet is not enough — you need to be able to prove your tenant received it. Timestamped proof of delivery, showing exactly when the tenant viewed and acknowledged the document, is far stronger than an email send receipt alone.

Strong proof includes a signed acknowledgement, a timestamped digital record of when the tenant accessed the document, or an explicit digital acknowledgement recorded at the time of delivery.