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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has issued draft regulations setting out exactly what must be included in the written statement.

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Posted in   Feb 02 , 2026
New Written Statement Requirements: What Landlords Must Provide Under the Renters’ Rights Act

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has issued draft regulations setting out exactly what must be included in the written statement.

1. Identity and Contact Information

  • The full name(s) of the landlord(s)
  • The full name(s) of all tenants
  • An address in England or Wales where tenants can serve notices on the landlord
  • The rented property address 

2. Tenancy Start and Possession Terms

  • The date on which the tenant is entitled to occupy the property
  • The amount of rent and how often it’s due
  • Any tenancy deposit amount (if applicable) 3. Rent and Payment Details
    • Clear statement of rent payable and rent period
    • A statement that future rent increases must follow Section 13 rules (i.e., formal notice must be served)
    • Details of any other payments payable to the landlord (e.g., utilities or bills), whether included in rent or separate, and how amounts and due dates will be communicated if not fixed amounts yet known 

    4. Notice Periods

    • The minimum notice period the tenant must give when ending the tenancy
    • A statement explaining that generally the landlord can only recover possession through a court order, specifying that a prescribed notice must be served and that the ground relied on will affect the notice period 

    5. Statutory Duties and Safety

    The written statement must explain the landlord’s statutory obligations, including:

    • Fitness for human habitation duties
    • Repair and maintenance responsibilities
    • Gas safety requirements and inspection obligations
    • Electrical safety standards and inspection requirements 

    6. Other Key Tenant Rights

    The statement must also include:

    • The tenant’s right to request disability-related adjustments, with a note that such requests should not be unreasonably refused
    • The tenant’s right to request permission to keep a pet, with a duty on the landlord not to refuse unreasonably
    • If relevant, a note that the tenancy is “supported accommodation” and why this classification applies 

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