England · 6 pages · v2026.09

Written Statement of Terms (England)

The statutory statement every private landlord in England must give a new tenant before the tenancy starts, from 1 May 2026, with all 18 prescribed items and a receipt page.

• All 18 items prescribed by SI 2026/324
• Give before the tenant signs, keep the receipt page
• Statutory statements on repairs, gas, electrics, pets, possession
• Works with any compliant tenancy agreement
• For lettings from 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act 2025

What you get

• Written Statement of Terms – editable Word (.docx) and PDF
• All 18 prescribed items with the statutory wording ready
• Tenant acknowledgement of receipt page (proof of the date)
• One-page 'before you let' compliance checklist for 2026
• Guidance notes on each item, in plain English
• Use for unlimited tenancies of your own

Who it is for

Private landlords and letting agents in England granting a new assured tenancy on or after 1 May 2026. Not required for lodgers with a resident landlord. For tenancies that already existed on 1 May 2026 the Government's official Information Sheet applies instead (link in the guidance notes).

Law stated as at September 2026. A general precedent drafted by UK lawyers, not legal advice on your situation; take advice on anything unusual. Drafting assisted by AI tools under lawyer review.