Under the Renters’ Rights Act, compliance requirements for landlords are tightening, and one key deadline is fast approaching. By 31 May, landlords must ensure they have correctly issued the Government’s prescribed information form to their tenants. Failure to do so could result in fines of up to £7,000 per property for non-compliance.
The prescribed information form is a formal document that sets out key details about the tenancy and related legal protections. It is designed to ensure tenants are fully informed and that landlords can clearly evidence compliance. Under the new rules, local authorities are expected to take a much more proactive enforcement approach, with stronger financial penalties where paperwork is missing, incomplete, or served late.
It’s important to understand that partial compliance is not enough. If the form is not served in the correct format, within the required timeframe, and with supporting documents where required, it may still count as a breach. Landlords who self-manage are particularly at risk if they rely on outdated templates or older processes.
With enforcement ramping up, now is the time to review every active tenancy and ensure all tenancy documentation has been properly issued and recorded. Getting this right protects both landlord and tenant — and avoids costly, unnecessary penalties.
Should you require any further information regarding this topic or any aspect of the Renters’ Rights Act, please contact our team and we will be happy to assist you.
