Get your landlord paperwork ready for the new 1 May 2026 rules

Plain-English templates and compliance guides for self-managing landlords in England. No solicitor fees. No membership. Just the documents you need.

Based on current GOV.UK guidance as at April 2026. Key templates prepared with solicitor review. For standard single-let properties in England only.

The rules are changing — and most landlords are still piecing it together

From 1 May 2026, private landlords in England need updated documents, updated processes, and less room for guesswork.

I know something changes on 1 May, but I'm not clear what I actually need to do.
Is my old tenancy agreement now out of date?
The government says I need a Written Statement — but where is the template?
Some non-compliance can lead to penalties of up to £7,000 — and I'm still not sure what to send tenants.

GOV.UK gives the rules. We give you the paperwork.

The official guidance tells you what must be included. It doesn't give you a ready-to-use pack of editable templates for everyday use.

Editable Word templates Practical PDF guides Plain-English wording Post-1 May 2026 regime For self-managing landlords

Choose the pack that fits your situation

Quick Start
£9.99
One-off payment

For landlords who only need to deal with the immediate Information Sheet deadline.

  • Phase 1 deadline cheat sheet
  • Info Sheet delivery guide
  • Proof of service tracker
  • Covering letter template
  • FAQ: 10 urgent questions
  • Written Statement template
  • Tenancy Agreement template
Get Quick Start

Best for the 31 May Information Sheet deadline only.

Annual Updates
£49 /year
Renews annually until cancelled.

For landlords who want ongoing updates as the rules continue to develop.

  • Current Full Compliance Pack
  • Email alerts on regulation changes
  • Updated templates when rules change
  • Phase 2 materials when released
  • Quarterly regulatory digest
  • Portfolio compliance tracker
Get Annual Updates

Not needed for most landlords buying for the immediate 1 May window.

Which option is right for me?

Quick Start — if you only need to serve the Information Sheet to existing tenants before 31 May 2026.
Full Compliance Pack — if you want the main templates and guidance for new or updated tenancy paperwork from 1 May 2026.
Annual Updates — if you want ongoing alerts and updated materials as the rules develop.

Why not just use GOV.UK, NRLA, or a solicitor?

GOV.UK

Essential for the official rules and guidance — but it doesn't usually give landlords a complete, ready-to-fill pack of editable tenancy documents.

NRLA and membership bodies

Some provide templates to members. If you're not a member, those resources may not be the simplest or cheapest route for you. No membership needed here.

A solicitor

The right route for unusual situations. But many landlords with standard single-let properties don't want to spend £150–£300 per hour for core paperwork.

LandlordRadar

A practical middle ground: not a generic summary, not an expensive consultation, not a membership commitment. Just the key documents and guidance, ready to download and fill in.

What you get in the Full Compliance Pack

13 documents — templates, guides, and reference tools for the post-1 May 2026 regime.

Templates

Written Statement of Tenancy Terms

Editable Word template covering all prescribed written information required by law.

Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement

Full tenancy contract for a standard single-let property under the new regime.

Pet request & response templates (3)

Acknowledgement, approval with conditions, and reasoned refusal.

Covering letter template

Email and printed letter for sending documents to tenants.

Proof of service tracker

Record when and how documents were delivered to each tenant.

Guides

Phase 1 deadline cheat sheet

One-page summary of all obligations from 1 May 2026.

Info Sheet delivery guide

Step-by-step PDF on serving the Information Sheet correctly.

Section 13 rent increase guide

How rent increases work under the new system.

FAQ: 18 practical questions

Straight answers organised by topic.

Tenant FAQ handout

Give to tenants alongside the Information Sheet.

Reference tools

Section 8 grounds reference card

Compact table: ground, type, notice period, prior notice.

12-month compliance calendar

Month-by-month key dates from May 2026 to April 2027.

See before you buy

Preview the style and structure of key documents before purchasing.

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Cheat Sheet

Full document preview

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Written Statement

First page preview

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Tenancy Agreement

First page preview

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All previews are watermarked. Purchase the full pack for clean, editable versions.

Built for practical use — not just for theory

Based on current guidance

GOV.UK guidance and legislation as at April 2026.

Solicitor reviewed

Key templates prepared with solicitor review.

Plain English

Written for non-lawyers. Fill in and use.

Editable templates

Word format. Works in Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice.

One-off price

No membership. No recurring fee. Buy once, download instantly.

Free updates included

Full Pack includes updates until 31 July 2026.

Is this right for you?

This is for you if:

  • Self-managing private landlord in England
  • 1–5 standard single-let properties
  • Want ready-to-fill templates
  • Prefer a practical alternative to starting from scratch
  • Don't want to pay solicitor rates for core paperwork

This is not for you if:

  • HMOs or houses in multiple occupation
  • Student lets
  • Supported accommodation
  • Company lets
  • Social housing
  • Guarantor-heavy or unusual arrangements
  • You need bespoke legal advice

Frequently asked questions

Are these real legal documents?
They are practical working templates designed for real use by self-managing landlords of standard single-let properties in England. Key templates have been prepared with solicitor review and are based on current GOV.UK guidance and legislation. They are not a substitute for bespoke legal advice in unusual cases.
Why not just use GOV.UK?
GOV.UK is the source of the official rules and guidance — and landlords should always refer to it. But GOV.UK does not give most landlords a complete ready-to-fill pack of editable Word templates for day-to-day use. LandlordRadar saves you from building that paperwork yourself.
Is this suitable for my HMO or student let?
No. This pack is designed for standard single-let private residential properties in England. It is not intended for HMOs, student lets, supported accommodation, company lets or other specialist arrangements.
Can I edit the templates?
Yes. The main templates are supplied in Word format so you can fill in the placeholders and tailor them to your property and tenancy details.
What if the law changes after I buy?
The Full Compliance Pack includes free document updates and email alerts on material rule or guidance changes until 31 July 2026. The Annual Updates plan is for landlords who want ongoing alerts and updated materials beyond that.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes. We offer a 14-day refund policy if the pack is not right for your property type or circumstances.
Who wrote these documents?
The pack was developed around current GOV.UK guidance and legislation. Key legal templates were prepared with solicitor review.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a document pack and guidance resource for informational purposes. It is not legal advice and is not a substitute for tailored advice on unusual or complex situations.
Do I need both the Written Statement and the Tenancy Agreement?
In many cases, yes. They serve different purposes. The Written Statement records prescribed written information required by law. The Tenancy Agreement is the contract that creates the tenancy and sets out rights and obligations.

Get your landlord paperwork ready before the new rules bite

The Full Compliance Pack gives you the key templates and guidance to get organised — without starting from scratch. Some non-compliance can lead to civil penalties of up to £7,000.

Get the Full Compliance Pack — £29.99

Instant digital download. One-off payment. 14-day refund policy.