What is a written statement of terms under the Renters' Rights Act?
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What is a written statement of terms under the Renters' Rights Act? It is the written record of the key terms that landlords in England must give a new tenant before the tenancy is agreed. It applies to tenancies created on or after 1 May 2026, and older spoken-only ones. Not necessarily. GOV.UK expects most landlords to put the information in a written tenancy agreement, but you can give it separately. The statement is the legal minimum; your agreement can include more, as long as its terms follow the law. No. The government guidance says you do not need the exact wording, but each item must be covered. No. You must give a postal address in England or Wales where the tenant can send notices. It can be a business address. A phone number or email is optional. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.
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What is a written statement of terms under the Renters' Rights Act? It is the written record of the key terms that landlords in England must give a new tenant before the tenancy is agreed. It applies to tenancies created on or after 1 May 2026, and older spoken-only ones. Not necessarily. GOV.UK expects most landlords to put the information in a written tenancy agreement, but you can give it separately. The statement is the legal minimum; your agreement can include more, as long as its terms follow the law. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.
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