A tenancy agreement template must match the property, the tenancy type and the law where the home is located. This guide covers new private assured periodic tenancies in England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different rules; do not use an England template simply because a search result calls it a UK agreement.
Give the Written Terms Before Agreement
For a new tenancy under the May 2026 rules, give the required written information to every named tenant before signing or otherwise agreeing the tenancy, including an oral agreement. You can include it in the contract or supply it separately. Leaving it until move-in is too late. See the government written-information guidance.
An existing tenancy with written terms before 1 May 2026 does not need a replacement agreement solely because of the reforms. It had a separate Information Sheet requirement, with a 31 May deadline. Changes to agreed terms need both parties' agreement.
What Must Be Written Down
The final written-information regulations specify the information required. Check the whole schedule for your letting. It includes:
- Every joint landlord and tenant name, the property address, and an address in England or Wales for serving notices on the landlord.
- The date the tenant is entitled to possession, the rent amount and when it is due.
- The statutory rent-increase procedure and the deposit amount where deposit protection requirements apply.
- Bills payable to the landlord: which are included in rent, which are separate, and the amounts and payment dates or how and when those will be notified.
- The tenant's minimum notice period and the landlord's usual notice, court-order and enforcement process for possession.
- The applicable fitness, repairs, electrical and gas safety duties.
- The pet-request right and, where applicable, information about disability-related improvements.
- If the home is supported accommodation, a statement of that fact and why it meets the definition.
This is why a form containing only names, rent and a start date is not enough. Fill every relevant schedule before agreeing the tenancy. Do not guess whether bills are included or impose a generic bills clause that contradicts the actual arrangement.
Check the Conditions, Not Just the Heading
A heading saying “Renters' Rights Act” does not make the clauses correct. For example, tenants can request pets in writing and landlords cannot unreasonably refuse. The usual written response deadline is 28 days, with lawful extensions. See the government pet guidance.
Do not require a tenant to buy contents or pet damage insurance, reimburse your policy, or enter a professional cleaning contract. These are restricted by the Tenant Fees Act guidance. A tenant can still be responsible for actual damage under the tenancy and law.
Future reforms must not be presented as duties already in force. Current fitness and safety obligations continue; the new Decent Homes Standard policy sets implementation for 2035.
Documents Outside the Agreement
The contract does not protect a deposit, carry out safety checks or supply their reports. Complete those actions separately. If a deposit is taken, use the protection scheme's prescribed information and required material; a general deposit record is not a replacement. The government deposit checklist explains what tenants must receive.
Keep the completed agreement, inventory, reports and evidence of document delivery together. Signatures on a receipt record receipt; they do not establish that every legal duty has been met.
Inspect the Actual Output
Open our sample tenancy agreement (PDF) to see the full document with fictional details. It uses the same template as the paid pack. The sample makes the remaining bills and other completion fields visible before you buy.
TenancyPack costs £29.99 per property for 14 templates and preparation documents. Your property, landlord, tenant and rent details are filled in, while inspections, evidence and remaining fields are yours to complete. See the full pack and sample inventory, or start your pack if it fits your new monthly tenancy in England. Specialist lettings and disputes may need individual legal advice.