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Build a written statement of tenancy terms

From 1 May 2026, landlords must give every new tenant a written statement of the tenancy's key terms before they sign or agree to it — fines of up to £7,000 apply if you don't. This wizard walks you through everything the law requires, in plain English, and generates a ready-to-give document at the end.

Based on GOV.UK: Tenancy agreements — written information for your tenant →

1People & property
2Rent & bills
3Deposit & ending
4Possession grounds
5Legal obligations
6Review & download

People & property

The law requires the landlord's name and a postal address for legal notices, all tenants' names, and the property address.

Include every joint landlord letting the property, if there's more than one.
Doesn't have to be your home address — a business address works, as long as you can receive post there. Phone/email are optional and not legally required.
List every named tenant, including joint tenants.
The first date the tenant is entitled to move in.

Rent & bills

The rent amount and due date must be stated, along with which bills (if any) are included.

Rent increases — the law requires a standard statement that any future rent increase will be proposed through a Section 13 notice under the Housing Act 1988, giving the tenant at least 2 months' notice. Rent also can't be increased at all within the first 12 months of the tenancy. This is included automatically — you don't need to write anything for it.
Rent in advance — the law requires a standard statement that you can't request, encourage or accept any rent from the tenant before they've signed the tenancy agreement, and that once signed, you can only request a maximum of one month's rent in advance. This is included automatically.
Only these categories need to be listed by law. If none apply, leave them unticked and the tenant will be responsible for arranging their own.

Deposit & ending the tenancy

The deposit amount (if any) must be stated, along with the tenant's notice period.

You'll still need to protect this in a scheme and give the prescribed information separately, within 30 days.
By law this can't be more than 2 months. If you don't specify anything, it defaults to 2 months automatically.
Landlord ending the tenancy — the law requires a standard statement that you can only end the tenancy by obtaining a possession order from the court (using the correct form and ground) and having it executed. This is included automatically.

Possession grounds you might rely on

For a handful of possession grounds, you must give "prior notice" at the start of the tenancy that you might use them later — otherwise you may not be able to use that ground at all, or could risk a fine. Only tick what's genuinely relevant to this tenancy; most lettings need none of these.

Legal obligations that must be included

These statements are required by law for almost every private tenancy. The wording is fixed by what the legislation requires, so there's nothing to fill in — just confirm whether the property has a gas appliance, since that determines whether the gas safety statement applies.

Fitness for human habitation Always included

A statement that you're required, under section 9A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, to keep the property fit for human habitation — meaning safe, healthy and free of serious hazards.

Repairs Always included

A statement that you're required, under section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, to keep the structure and exterior in repair, and to keep the water, gas, electricity, sanitation and heating installations in repair and proper working order.

Electrical safety Always included

A statement that you're required, under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020, to meet electrical safety standards, have the electrical installation inspected at least every 5 years, and give the tenant a copy of the report.

Gas safety Included — gas appliance present

A statement that you're required, under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, to maintain gas fittings and flues safely, have them checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and give the tenant a copy of the safety record.

Disability adaptations Always included

A statement that, under section 190 of the Equality Act 2010, you can't unreasonably withhold consent to a disabled tenant's request to make disability-related improvements to the property.

Pets Always included

A statement that the tenant can request to keep a pet under section 16A of the Housing Act 1988, and that you can't unreasonably refuse consent.

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Your written statement of tenancy terms

Review it below, then download or print it to give to your tenant before they sign or agree to the tenancy.

This covers the minimum information required by law as at the date shown. It isn't a full tenancy agreement — you'll likely want to add other clauses relevant to the property — and it hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. See our Disclaimer.