? PIMS Renters’ Rights Compliant
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 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.
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 from exposure to fines.
Use PIMS Tenancy Agreement
Existing tenancy before 1 May 2026
Serve the Government Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 and use the PIMS Addendum + Control Sheet to keep the transition process documented.
Download Addendum + Control Sheet
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.