✓ PIMS Renters’ Rights Compliant
The Time to comply was before June 2026 - If you did not call PIMS
Existing private rented sector tenants must receive the Government Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026.
PIMS recommends treating this as a controlled compliance process, with the PIMS Addendum and Control Sheet kept with your tenancy records.
The government deadline is 31 May 2026. PIMS recommends completing service by 4:30pm on Friday 29 May 2026 to reduce timing and proof-of-service risk.The Information sheet also contains Prior Notice of Landlords' rights and Civil Procedure Rules CPR 6.26 state weekends are not serving days 30th and 31st May are Saturday and Sunday - hence we say be safe and before 4.30 Friday the 29th May
High risk: non-compliance fine up to £7,000
If the landlord or agent does not provide the official Government Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 to every relevant tenant by the deadline, the local council can impose a civil penalty of up to £7,000.
If the tenant later denies receiving the Information Sheet, poor evidence of service can create a serious proof problem. It may also have an adverse impact on later possession action where compliance history and notice service are challenged.
This is why PIMS recommends downloading the official Government PDF, serving it correctly, and keeping the PIMS Control & REPAIR COMPLIANCE Sheet as evidence of what was served, when, how and to whom.
Serve in the valid window
Do not serve before the law is in force which is from 1st May NOT BEFORE . Complete service early enough to avoid last-day arguments being 4.30 29th May .
Keep proof and control records
The Control Sheet helps record what was served, when, how and to whom - If in 4 years time you apply to court because you want to sell you may be asked for proof of service of Ground 1 or 1A contained in the information sheet.
Protect future possession steps
Correct records reduce avoidable disputes later, especially where service and compliance are challenged. court form N215 page affirms PIMS position on service of documents.
Which route applies?
New tenancy from 1 May 2026
Use the PIMS Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement for England from 1 May 2026. It is designed for the new Renters’ Rights framework and protects you from exposure to fines.
Use PIMS Tenancy Agreement
Why PIMS recommends the Addendum + Control Sheet
One controlled process
The landlord has a single workflow for the Information Sheet, addendum, service method and tenancy record update.
Better evidence
A clear control sheet helps prove what happened if the tenant later disputes receipt, timing or compliance.
Prevention-first compliance
PIMS focuses on avoiding avoidable mistakes before they create enforcement, possession or rent recovery problems.
Do not leave Renters’ Rights transition compliance to memory
Download the PIMS Addendum + Control Sheet, serve the official Government Information Sheet in the correct window, and keep a clear record with your tenancy documents.
✓ PIMS Renters’ Rights CompliantMay 2026 Action Page
The compliance TIME FRAME WAS FROM May - JUNE 2026 , IF YoU DID NOT COMPLY CALL PIMS MEMBERS' HELPLINE
Make sure your existing tenants receive the government Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026.
Failure to comply can result in a fine of up to £7,000 per Tenant per Property. Treat this as a must-do compliance step, not an optional update.
Think smart: issue the Information Sheet with the PIMS AddenduM WHICH IS EVIDENCE OF SERVICE & AFFIRMS TEnant repairs rEPORTING OBLIGATIONS
The government Information Sheet tells existing tenants how the Renters’ Rights Act changes may affect their tenancy. PIMS recommends landlords go one step further by serving it with the PIMS Addendum and Control Sheet so there is a clear record of what was served, when it was served, and why it matters.
The Information Sheet must be the exact government PDF. Do not simply send tenants a link. Provide the PDF as an attachment or serve a printed copy.
Risk Missing the May compliance step may expose the landlord or agent to enforcement action and a financial penalty.
Action Serve the government Information Sheet on every named tenant and keep evidence of service.
Protection Use the PIMS Addendum for Service and Repair Reporting Control Sheet to support proof of service and reduce avoidable argument later.
The simple PIMS May compliance journey
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Download the official government Information Sheet
The Information Sheet is only valid when downloaded from the official GOV.UK page. Save the PDF and serve the exact document.
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Serve it with the PIMS Addendum + REPAIR REPORTING Control Sheet
The Addendum helps place the new Renters’ Rights position into context and the Control Sheet helps record the compliance step.
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Understand what the modern Renters’ Rights tenancy means
Existing fixed term wording and old assumptions may no longer work in the same way. Read the PIMS Tenancy Agreement page to understand how PIMS has simplified the modern tenancy position.
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Familiarise yourself with the Renters’ Rights changes
The legal framework has changed. Landlords should understand the new possession routes, rent rules, tenancy model and documentation requirements.
What this achieves
Proof of service You are not just telling the tenant about the new rules. You are creating an evidence trail that the required Information Sheet was served.
Your protection if service is challenged later If there is a dispute, a clear control sheet and service record may be vital.
Affirms the landlord’s rights The Addendum helps draw attention to the landlord’s ability to rely on relevant statutory possession grounds where the law permits, including Ground 1 for landlord or family occupation and Ground 1A where the property is required for sale.
Supports repair reporting discipline The Reporting Repairs Addendum is important because rent arrears possession is now a primary route. Repair disputes and counterclaims can weaken or delay rent arrears claims if the landlord has poor records.
PIMS insight: compliance is not just about avoiding a fine. It is about preserving evidence, reducing disputes and protecting the landlord’s future position.
Useful next steps for landlords
Once the May Information Sheet step is complete, landlords should review the wider tenancy journey. These pages help simplify the key areas affected by the new Renters’ Rights framework.
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