PIMS includes all the clauses you need to be compliant

PIMS Tenancy Agreement – Comprehensive Detailed Table of Contents
PIMS Tenancy Agreement

Comprehensive Detailed Table of Contents

Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement (England Only – From 1 May 2026)

Document: Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement
Jurisdiction: England
Framework: Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Version basis: Expanded to reflect the latest uploaded PIMS tenancy agreement.

Contents

  • 1The Parties – Name and Address for the Landlord or Agent
  • 2The Parties – The Tenant & Guarantor
  • 3The Property
  • 4Intended Tenancy Start Date and Periodic Tenancy Terms
  • 5The Payments
  • 6The Deposit
  • 7Tenant Consent to Receive Emails
  • 8Important Prior Notice to the Tenant
    • 8.1Prior Notice – Landlord or Family Occupation (Ground 1)
    • 8.2Prior Notice – Sale of Property (Ground 1A)
    • 8.3Prior Notice – Student Lettings (Ground 4A)
  • 9Tenant Request for Variation of Terms or Consent for Pets, Animals, Children etc.
  • 10Rent and Other Charges
    • 10.1Rent payment obligation
    • 10.2Late rent interest
    • 10.3Joint and several liability
    • 10.4Third-party rent payments and compliance notification
    • 10.5Council tax
    • 10.6Utilities, television licence and communication services
    • 10.7Rent increases
    • 10.8Uninhabitable property provision
    • 10.9Replacement keys / security devices
    • 10.10Green Deal charges
    • 10.11Charges for variation, assignment or novation
  • 11Only Where a Deposit Is Received
    • 11.1Deposit scheme protection within 30 days
    • 11.2No interest unless scheme rules provide otherwise
    • 11.3Deposit held against tenant breach
    • 11.4Deposit return and disputes
    • 11.5Lead Tenant arrangements
    • 11.6Forwarding address for deposit return
  • 12Use and Control of the Property
    • 12.1Use as a private residential dwelling only
    • 12.2Occupiers / use / overcrowding
    • 12.3Right to Rent compliance
    • 12.4Nuisance / behaviour
    • 12.5Smoking
    • 12.6Covenants / superior lease obligations
    • 12.7Business use
    • 12.8Security and keys
    • 12.9Responsibility for visitors
    • 12.10Mail addressed to the Property Owner or Landlord
    • 12.11Absence from property
  • 13Tenant and Landlord Repair, Safety and Property Obligations
    • 13.1Tenant’s general obligations
    • 13.2Tenant responsibility for damage
    • 13.3Landlord repair obligations (Section 11)
    • 13.4Fitness for human habitation (Section 9A)
    • 13.5Electrical safety
    • 13.6Gas safety
    • 13.7Disability adaptations
    • 13.8Tenant use and maintenance
    • 13.9Alterations
    • 13.10Pets
    • 13.11Access and repairs
    • 13.12Landlord awareness
  • 14Inspections and Access to the Property
    • 14.1Tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment
    • 14.2Landlord’s right of access (non-emergency)
    • 14.3Emergency access
    • 14.4Access for viewings
    • 14.5Missed appointment costs
  • 15Insurance
    • 15.1Landlord’s insurance
    • 15.2Tenant’s personal belongings
    • 15.3Tenant obligations – insurance protection
    • 15.4Liability for insurance breach
    • 15.5Insurance claims and excess
  • 16Terminating This Agreement
    • 16.1Termination by the Landlord – statutory possession procedure
    • 16.2Statutory grounds for possession
    • 16.3Prior notice – landlord or family occupation (Ground 1)
    • 16.4Prior notice – sale of property (Ground 1A)
    • 16.5Prior notice – mortgage repossession (Ground 2)
    • 16.6Prior notice – student lettings (Ground 4A)
    • 16.7Prior notice – redevelopment (Ground 6)
    • 16.8No reliance on Section 21
    • 16.8.1Landlord’s right to recover losses
    • 16.9Tenant to keep landlord informed
    • 16.10Tenant notice to end tenancy
    • 16.11Joint tenants – variation of tenancy
    • 16.12Leaving early / early surrender
    • 16.13Death of sole tenant
  • 17When This Agreement Ends
    • 17.1Vacant possession and condition
    • 17.2Return of keys
    • 17.3Access for viewings
    • 17.4Goods left at the property
    • 17.5Deposit
    • 17.6Data and references
  • 18Guarantor Warranty – Guarantor Agreement (Deed)
    • 18.1Nature of guarantee
    • 18.2Joint and several liability
    • 18.3Continuing guarantee
    • 18.4Variations and rent increases
    • 18.5No release of liability
    • 18.6Duration of liability
    • 18.7Multiple guarantors
    • 18.8Legal costs
    • 18.9Data and referencing
    • 18.10Identity evidence
    • 18.11Guarantor initialling guidance
  • 19General Provisions
    • 19.1Governing law
    • 19.2Definitions
    • 19.3Service of notices
    • 19.4Agreement
    • 19.5Deposit
    • 19.6Inventory
    • 19.7Landlord
    • 19.8Tenant
    • 19.9Property
    • 19.10Rent payment day
    • 19.11Tenancy
    • 19.12Charges, fees and payments
    • 19.13Entire agreement
    • 19.14Joint and several obligations
    • 19.15Singular / plural / gender interpretation
    • 19.16Third party rights
    • 19.17Severance
    • 19.18Changes in law
  • 20Execution as deed
  • 21Tenant sign-off – confirming receipt of information
    • 21.1Inventory confirmation
    • 21.2Gas safety certificate
    • 21.3EPC certificate
    • 21.4Electrical safety certificate
    • 21.5Renters’ Rights Act information sheet
    • 21.6Prescribed deposit information and scheme leaflets
    • 21.7How to Rent guide
    • 21.8Green Deal disclosure where applicable
    • 21.9GDPR / tenant consent form
    • 21.10Property licensing disclosure
    • 21.11Additional information that may be provided
  • 22Tenancy deposit protection (England & Wales)
    • 22.1Prescribed information
    • 22.2The parties
    • 22.3The landlord
    • 22.4Authorised tenancy deposit scheme details
    • 22.5Tenancy details
    • 22.6Deposit return
    • 22.7Circumstances under which landlord may retain all or part of the deposit
    • 22.8Other information required
    • 22.9Landlord’s certificate
    • 22.10Tenant confirmation (and that of any relevant person)
Comprehensive detailed TOC expanded to reflect the latest uploaded PIMS tenancy agreement structure.