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Updates: Renting out your property: guidance for landlords and letting agents

2026

24 February 2026 published amendments

Tenancy agreements: written information for your tenant

Added link to: Written information that must be given to tenants: guidance for landlords

Rent increases

Added transitional guidance for rent increases in 2026

Ending a tenancy

added transitional guidance for student tenancies ending in 2026

9 February 2026 published amendments

Ending a tenancy

Clarified information on deposits.

Giving notice of possession to tenants before 1 May 2026

Clarified information on deposits

Repossessing your privately rented property on or after 1 May 2026

Clarified information on deposits

2025

19 December 2025 published amendments

Fees you can charge as part of a tenancy

Sections on council tax and TV licence payments added into 'Utilities and other bills' to detail the separate rules for these services.

18 December 2025 published amendments

If tenants do not follow the possession order   

details of form 244 added to 'How to apply for a warrant' section

21 November 2025 published amendments

Giving notice to evict tenants

Removed incorrect link to form 3 under 'Giving notice to your tenant', updated dates under 'After you give notice'