After delays the Governments How to rent guide has finally arrived...but why is it so important?

By law the current version of the Governments How to rent guide needs to be provided to the tenant when a new assured shorthold tenancy starts. There is no requirement to provide the document again if the assured shorthold tenancy is renewed UNLESS the document has been updated.

📘 How to Rent Guide – What Every Landlord Needs to Know

When a new assured shorthold tenancy starts, landlords or letting agents must provide tenants with the current version of the How to Rent guide.

👉 If the tenancy is simply renewed, you don’t need to issue it again — unless the guide has been updated, in which case it must be re-served.

❓ Why is the guide so important?

Because failure to serve the latest guide will make any notice for possession invalid. This could leave you unable to regain possession of your property when you need to.

📥 Download and serve your guide now: How to Rent Guide

💡 Unsure about the process? We’re here to help. Contact our office today for clear guidance and peace of mind.

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📧 Email: richard@mandmprop.co.uk

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