Information you must be given by your Landlord
The Government’s Information Sheet about the changes that came into force on 1st May 2026
Landlords (with only a few exceptions) have a duty to tell you about the changes from 1st May 2026. They must do this by sending you the Government’s Information Sheet which sets out the changes in the law . Here is a link to it –
Tenants who did not received this information from their landlord or agent by 31st May 2026 can report it to Brent Council who can fine your landlord up to £7,000. However, consider whether this might sour an otherwise reasonable relationship with your landlord. Brent could issue a fine to your landlord up to six years after the offence, so you might think it is worth noting that you did not receive the Information Sheet, and perhaps raising this with the landlord at some future date or informing the Council.
If in doubt, get in touch with us info@fairerhousing.co.uk
The terms of your tenancy
If you already have the terms of your tenancy in writing – usually a Tenancy Agreement, your landlord does not have to give you a new Agreement; the changes set out in the Government’s Information Sheet automatically apply to your tenancy. Anything in your tenancy terms that is not valid under the new law, such as a tenancy end date, can be ignored.
Important Note:
Other information your landlord should give you at the start of your tenancy:
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Your tenancy deposit (if you paid one)
Your landlord must confirm the following information in writing:
- Which of the three deposit schemes is protecting your deposit (The schemes are the Deposit Protection Service; My Deposits; Tenancy Deposit Scheme)
- The landlord’s contact details
- The amount of the deposit
- The address of the rented property
- How to get the deposit back at the end of the tenancy
- What deductions can be made
- How to dispute deductions using the scheme’s free dispute resolution service
- The scheme leaflet (each scheme provides its own)
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A Gas Safe certificate (if you have gas appliances in your home)
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An electrical installation Condition Report
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