Preparing For Assured Short-Term Tenancy Changes
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🚨 AST Changes – Are You Ready for May 2026? 🚨
The Renters’ Rights Act is set to fundamentally change tenancy documentation in England. While the end of Section 21 and the move to periodic tenancies are grabbing headlines, one of the biggest practical impacts for letting agents will be how tenancy agreements and written information are handled from May 2026.
To help agents prepare, we’ve created a clear, practical infosheet breaking down what’s changing, what stays the same, and where the real compliance risks sit.
Includes:
✅ Why existing tenancy agreements won’t need to be re-issued
✅ What open-ended tenancies mean for new agreements from May 2026
✅ The new duty to provide written tenancy terms before agreements are signed
✅ The government Information Sheet requirement for existing tenants
✅ Why tenancy templates and document workflows need reviewing now
✅ The key steps agents should be taking to prepare early and stay compliant
Agencies that act now, by reviewing templates, tightening processes, and planning document delivery — will be best placed to support landlords confidently through the transition.
Read the full infosheet below and get Renters’ Rights ready!