How to Rent Guide

Landlords must provide the government’s “How to Rent” guide to inform tenants of rights/responsibilities and must do so at the start of any new/renewed tenancy (England) or risk invalidating an eviction notice. The latest version should be given, typically as a PDF or printed copy, before the tenancy begins.

Why provide the guide?

Legal requirement (Deregulation Act 2015) in England.
Mandatory before serving a valid Section 21 eviction notice.
Educates tenants on their rights and responsibilities.

When to provide the guide

At the start of any new tenancy.
At the renewal or extension of a tenancy.
Tenancies becoming statutory periodic (if a new edition has been released).
Must be the most up-to-date version available from GOV.UK.

How to provide the guide

Print and hand over, or email a digital PDF copy.
Keep proof (e.g., email receipt or signed acknowledgement) that it was delivered.

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