Information for Private Landlords / Letting Agents
The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026
Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 commences on 1 May 2026.
The government has published the Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 together with accompanying guidance that landlords must give to existing tenants to help understand the major changes brought in by the Act.
If you are a landlord and have a letting agent who manages the property on your behalf, then the agent must also provide the Information Sheet to the tenant, even if you have also provided it.
You must give this Information Sheet by 31 May 2026, or you could be fined up to £7,000.
For further information, please see The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 (gov.uk)
Listed below are some of the services that the Health and Housing Group may be able to give you advice or support on.
If you would like to speak to someone about any of these issues, please call 01785 619000 - Monday to Thursday 9am - 5.00pm and Friday 9am - 4.30pm.
If you find yourself homeless outside of these hours, please ring 01785 619170.
Please complete our Housing Options Assessment Tool to help identify the type of assistance that may be available to you (button below).
Once you have completed the Assessment Tool, please can you complete the Housing Options Disclosure of Information Consent Form (pdf 214kb) and email this to housingadvice@staffordbc.gov.uk or complete this online below:
Housing Options Self-Assessment ToolDisclosure of Information Online Consent Form
- Duty to Refer - I would like to refer someone who is homeless or threatened with homelessness
- Empty Homes - I would like advice and to report an empty home
- Gypsies and Travellers - I would like information relating to gypsies and travellers
- Housing Advice and Homelessness - I have lost or am worried about losing my home
- Housing Assistance - I would like advice about improving or adapting my home including advice about keeping warm
- Housing Strategies - I would like to know more about your strategies and policies
- Landlord Information - I would like advice on being or becoming a landlord
- Main Duties of Landlords and Tenants - I am looking for advice on my responsibilities as a landlord/tenant.
- Mobile Homes and Caravan Sites - I would like advice on mobile homes and Caravan Sites
- Renters' Rights Act 2025 - I would like to know more about what it means for private renters and landlords
- Resettlement and Asylum - I would like to offer help to families moving into the area
- Tenant Information - I would like advice on what to expect when renting a home
Translation and Interpretation
The Health and Housing service uses a company called Language Line for interpretation and translation services. Please ask a member of the Health and Housing Team for assistance.