Written Statement of Terms Generator
Section 16D Housing Act 1988 · Renters' Rights Act 2025 · England · From £9.99
Landlord details
Required: your name and an address in England or Wales where the tenant can send legal notices. This does not need to be your home address.
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New tenancy from 1 May 2026
If you are granting a new assured periodic tenancy in England, you must give the tenant this written statement before they sign or the tenancy begins — whichever is earlier.
£7,000 civil penalty
Local authorities can fine landlords up to £7,000 for failing to provide a compliant written statement of terms before the tenancy is entered into.
Not the same as the Information Sheet
Existing tenants got the government's Information Sheet by 31 May 2026. The Written Statement of Terms is different — it's tenancy-specific and required for every new tenancy going forward.
Updates required within 28 days
If any term in the statement changes during the tenancy, landlords must issue an updated statement within a reasonable time — generally within 28 days.