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The official forms, information sheets and guidance landlords in England need, in one place – plus our own checklists. All free, whether or not you use us.
Tenancy paperwork
Setting up and changing a tenancy
- Written information you must give a new tenantGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- The Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026GOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Form 4A: proposing a new rentGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Form 3A: section 8 notice seeking possession, with guidanceGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Fees you can charge as part of a tenancyGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
Looking for a tenancy agreement template? The government no longer publishes a model tenancy agreement – its old template page has been removed, and tenancies since 1 May 2026 are rolling assured periodic tenancies. Instead it sets out the written information every new tenancy must include: the first link above. Ask us about the paperwork when we let your property.
Safety and compliance
Certificates, deposits and checks
- Gas and fire safety responsibilitiesGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Electrical safety standards guideGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms bookletGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Energy efficiency (EPC rating E) guidanceGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Tenancy deposit protectionGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Right to rent checksGOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
- Peterborough selective licensingCouncil (opens in a new tab)
- Peterborough HMO licensingCouncil (opens in a new tab)
From Red Brick
Our free landlord checklists
- Renters' Rights Act checklistTick-off list
- Safety checklist before lettingChecklist
- Peterborough licensing, explainedGuide
- What a visit report should showGuide
General information for England, not legal advice. Official documents change: always use the current version from GOV.UK or the council.
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