Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet
21st April 2026- Area: Cheltenham
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With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 coming into force, all private sector landlords must ensure tenants receive the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet before 31 May 2026.
Failing to provide this document correctly could result in non-compliance with new landlord obligations.
If you use a property management company, such as The Property Centre, the agent must also send the Information Sheet — even if you have already provided it.
Download the Official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet
The Information Sheet must be downloaded from the official GOV.UK website:
Only the official version from GOV.UK is valid.
Who Must Receive the Information Sheet?
You must provide the Information Sheet if:
There is a written or partly written tenancy agreement.
The tenancy is an assured tenancy or assured shorthold tenancy (AST).
The tenancy was created before 1 May 2026.
How to Serve the Information Sheet (Legal Requirements)
You must provide the Information Sheet using one of the following approved methods:
Printed copy – posted or handed directly to the tenant.
PDF attachment – sent via email or text message
You must not send a link to the PDF. This is not a valid method of distribution under the rules.
Key Rules Landlords Must Follow
A copy must be given to every named tenant on the tenancy agreement
The document must be the exact PDF downloaded from GOV.UK
You do not need to provide it to lodgers
Summary: Landlord Compliance Checklist
To ensure you avoid the fine of up to £7,000:
Do not send a link instead of the file
Download the official Information Sheet from GOV.UK
Send it as a PDF attachment or printed copy
Ensure all tenants receive it before 31 May 2026