4 key dates for the new renting rules

A raft of guidance has just been issued by MHCLG on the new rules regarding residential tenancies, including a roadmap on the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act. 

Key date no.1: We now know the rules will come into effect on 1 May 2026.

For new tenancies, landlords will need to provide their tenants with particular information…

Key date no.2: MHCLG proposes to publish a draft of this information in January 2026.

Landlords will then need to be ready to action this by 1 May 2026. 

Where a written tenancy is already in place, there will be no need to change it. However…

Key date no.3: Landlords will need to provide their existing tenants with an “Information Sheet" by 31 May 2026.  

Key date no.4: MHCLG proposes that this Information Sheet will be published in March 2026.