Renters’ Rights Act: landlord overview
A starting point for the changes to private renting in England, including tenancies, rent and possession.
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Landlords Resources
Official guidance and practical documents, organised around the tasks you need to handle.
Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Read the Act itself and use the legislation website’s options to check amendments and commencement information.
Read the legislationRenters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026
Access the government’s information sheet and its guidance on when and how it must be supplied to tenants.
Get the official information sheetGrounds for possession
Government guidance for landlords and letting agents on possession grounds and their requirements.
Explore the possession groundsRepossessing your property
The official process for private rented property in England where notice is served on or after 1 May 2026.
Read the possession processGiving notice to tenants
Find the government guidance on possession notices and the notice forms it directs landlords to use.
Read the notice guidanceAssured tenancy forms
Official forms for assured tenancies, including possession notices and proposed rent increases. Check the form’s scope before use.
Browse tenancy formsProperty possession forms
A central collection of court forms for property possession and related applications.
Browse possession formsClaim for possession: N5
Access the official claim form and the guidance published with it.
Get Form N5Particulars of claim: N119
Access the official particulars of claim form for a rented residential property.
Get Form N119Landlord responsibilities
A general overview covering property safety, deposits, right to rent and other landlord responsibilities.
Read the responsibilities guideRight to rent checks
Official guidance on who must be checked and the checks available for renting in England.
Read about right to rentTenancy deposit protection
Information about government-approved schemes, deposit protection and deposit disputes.
Read the deposit guidanceSettling tenancy disputes
Official information on resolving disagreements between landlords and tenants.
Explore dispute optionsGas safety for landlords
Health and Safety Executive guidance for landlords and letting agents on gas safety responsibilities.
Read HSE gas safety guidanceElectrical safety standards
Government publications on electrical safety standards in the rented sector.
Read electrical safety guidanceRepairs and maintenance
Guidance on repairs, property access and dealing with problems in a rented property.
Read the repairs guidanceHouses in multiple occupation
Find information about HMO licensing and contact the relevant local authority.
Check HMO licensingFind your local council
Find the council for a property to ask about local licensing schemes and housing requirements.
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Links checked 15 October 2026. This hub focuses on England; some linked forms also cover other jurisdictions, so check their stated application. External links open in a new tab. Guidance can change: use the version published by the official source when you need it. General information does not replace advice on your particular case.