Tenancy Agreement Template UK 2026

ASSURED SHASTEWATER TENANCY AGREEMENT (ENGLAND & WALES)

COMPLIANT WITH THE RENTERS' RIGHTS ACT 2026

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date, e.g., 1st September 2026]
• Document Version: 4.2 (Post-Renters' Rights Act 2026 Implementation)
• Jurisdiction/Scope: England and Wales exclusively
• Governing Legislation: Housing Act 1988 (as amended), Renters' Rights Act 2026, Consumer Rights Act 2015

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OFFICIAL NOTICE & LEGAL DISCLAIMER

CRITICAL LEGAL NOTICE: This is a production-grade template structured specifically for the regulatory landscape established by the Renters' Rights Act 2026. Under the 2026 framework, fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) are abolished in favour of periodic periodic tenancies. The use of Section 21 "no-fault" eviction notices is unlawful. Both parties acknowledge that independent legal counsel should be sought prior to execution. This document creates binding legal obligations.

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1. PARTIES & PROPERTY DEFINITIONS

THE LANDLORD:

• Full Legal Name / Corporate Entity: [Landlord Full Legal Name / Company Name]
• Company Registration Number (if applicable): [Company Reg No. or N/A]
• Registered Address / Service Address: [Landlord Street Address, City, Postcode]
• Contact Email: [Landlord Email Address]
• Telephone: [Landlord Phone Number]

THE TENANT(S):

1. Full Legal Name: [Tenant 1 Full Legal Name] | Email: [Email] | Phone: [Phone]
2. Full Legal Name: [Tenant 2 Full Legal Name] | Email: [Email] | Phone: [Phone]

THE PROPERTY:

• Address: [Property Street Address, Unit/Apartment Number, City, Postcode]
• Permitted Occupants: Only the Tenant(s) named above and minor children.
• Property Type: [e.g., Detached House / Purpose-Built Flat / HMO Unit]
• Furnishing Status: [Furnished / Unfurnished / Part-Furnished as per inventory]

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2. TERM & RENT STRUCTURE

1. Commencement Date: This tenancy shall commence on [Start Date] at 00:01 hours.
2. Tenancy Type: Pursuant to the Renters' Rights Act 2026, this agreement creates a periodic tenancy running on a monthly basis from period to period, with no fixed end date.
3. Rent Amount: The Tenant shall pay the sum of £[Amount] ([Amount in Words] Sterling) per calendar month.
4. Rent Due Date: Rent is payable in advance on or before the [Day, e.g., 1st] day of each calendar month.
5. Payment Method: By Standing Order to the Landlord’s designated bank account:
   • Bank Name: [Bank Name]
   • Account Name: [Account Name]
   • Sort Code: [Sort Code]
   • Account Number: [Account Number]
6. Rent Increases: In compliance with the Renters' Rights Act 2026, the Landlord may only increase the rent once per 12-month period by serving a formal Section 13 notice giving at least two months' notice, reflecting market rent.

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3. DEPOSITS & HOLDING FEES

1. Holding Deposit: A holding deposit of £[Amount] (capped at a maximum of one week’s rent) has been received on [Date] subject to the Tenant referencing process.
2. Security Deposit: The Tenant shall pay a security deposit of £[Amount] (capped at a maximum of five weeks’ rent, or six weeks where annual rent exceeds £50,000) on or before the Commencement Date.
3. Deposit Scheme: The Security Deposit will be protected within 30 days of receipt in a government-approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS):
   • Scheme Provider: [e.g., Deposit Protection Service (DPS) / MyDeposits / TDS]
   • Certificate Reference Number: [Scheme Ref No.]

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4. OPERATIVE COVENANTS & OBLIGATIONS

4.1 Tenant Obligations

1. Payment of Rent: To pay the Rent strictly on the due dates without deduction, offset, or counterclaim.
2. Utilities and Council Tax: To pay all charges for gas, electricity, water, telephone, broadband, television licensing, and Council Tax (Band [Band]) attributable to the Property during the tenancy.
3. Use of Property: To use the Property strictly as a single private residential dwelling and not to carry out any trade, business, or profession from the premises.
4. Subletting Prohibited: Not to assign, sublet, part with possession of the Property, or take in lodgers or paying guests without the prior written consent of the Landlord (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld under statutory anti-discrimination provisions).
5. Maintenance & Repairs: To keep the interior of the Property in the same clean condition and repair as at the Commencement Date (fair wear and tear excepted). To immediately report any structural defects, water ingress, or utility failures to the Landlord.
6. Alterations: Not to paint, decorate, erect aerials, or make any structural or decorative alterations to the Property without prior written consent from the Landlord.
7. Nuisance & Antisocial Behaviour: Not to commit or allow members of the household or visitors to commit any nuisance, annoyance, or unlawful act, including excessive noise between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00, in compliance with the Renters' Rights Act 2026 anti-social behaviour provisions.
8. Pets: [Select Option A or B]
   • [Option A] Pets are strictly prohibited without prior written consent.
   • [Option B] Pets are permitted as specified in the Pet Addendum attached hereto. Pursuant to the Renters' Rights Act 2026, the Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold consent to pet requests, and the Tenant may be required to maintain pet damage insurance.

4.2 Landlord Obligations

1. Quiet Enjoyment: To permit the Tenant peaceably and quietly to hold and enjoy the Property during the tenancy without interruption by the Landlord or any person claiming under or in trust for the Landlord.
2. Statutory Repairs: To comply with obligations under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (repairing structure, exterior, and installations for supply of water, gas, electricity, sanitation, and space/water heating).
3. Safety Regulations: To ensure the Property complies with all statutory safety standards, including Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

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5. TERMINATION, POSSESSION & NOTICE PERIODS (2026 ACT COMPLIANT)

1. Tenant Notice to Quit: The Tenant may terminate this periodic tenancy by giving the Landlord a minimum of two months’ written notice, taking effect on the last day of a rental period.
2. Landlord Grounds for Possession: As fixed-term tenancies and Section 21 "no-fault" evictions are abolished under the Renters' Rights Act 2026, the Landlord may only recover possession of the Property by obtaining a court possession order relying on specific statutory grounds set out in Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988 (as amended), including:
   • Ground 1: Landlord intends to occupy the Property as their principal home.
   • Ground 8 / 8A: Serious rent arrears (at least 2 months' or 8 weeks' rent unpaid at both the service of notice and the court hearing).
   • Ground 13: Deterioration of the property due to tenant neglect or fault.
   • Notice Periods: Depending on the ground invoked, statutory notice periods ranging from 2 weeks to 4 months must be served via a formal Section 8 notice.

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6. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ATTACHMENTS

The Tenant acknowledges receipt of the following mandatory documents prior to the execution of this Agreement:

1. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Rating [Rating, e.g., C].
2. EICR Certificate: Electrical Installation Condition Report dated [Date].
3. Gas Safety Certificate: Valid certificate dated [Date].
4. Government How to Rent Guide: Issued on [Date].
5. Deposit Information Protection Leaflet: Prescribed information provided.

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7. SIGNATURES & EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Tenancy Agreement as of the Effective Date written above.

LANDLORD SIGNATURE:

• Signed by: [Landlord Printed Name]
• Signature: __________________________________
• Title / Capacity: [e.g., Individual Landlord / Director for Corporate Landlord]
• Date: [Date]

WITNESS TO LANDLORD:

• Witness Name: [Witness Printed Name]
• Signature: __________________________________
• Address: [Witness Address]

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TENANT 1 SIGNATURE:

• Signed by: [Tenant 1 Printed Name]
• Signature: __________________________________
• Date: [Date]

TENANT 2 SIGNATURE (if applicable):

• Signed by: [Tenant 2 Printed Name]
• Signature: __________________________________
• Date: [Date]

WITNESS TO TENANT(S):

• Witness Name: [Witness Printed Name]
• Signature: __________________________________
• Address: [Witness Address]

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8. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION & ENFORCEMENT GUIDE

1. Information Verification & Pre-Tenancy Disclosures: Prior to signing, ensure all mandatory statutory documents (Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, How to Rent Guide) are sent to the Tenant in writing (digital PDF via email is acceptable) and delivery receipt is recorded.
2. Digital or Wet-Ink Execution: Ensure all bracketed fields [...] are fully populated. Both Landlord and Tenant(s) must execute the document in the physical or digital presence of an independent witness to ensure optimal evidentiary weight in County Court possession proceedings.
3. Deposit Protection & Prescribed Information: Within 30 calendar days of receiving the Security Deposit, lodge the funds with an authorised tenancy deposit scheme and serve the Prescribed Information and scheme leaflets to the Tenant, obtaining a signed confirmation of receipt.
4. Standing Order Setup: Have the Tenant establish the monthly standing order immediately upon execution to ensure smooth rental operations aligned with the Renters' Rights Act 2026 periodic tenancy framework.