What must a tenancy agreement include?
At minimum: the names of every landlord and tenant, the property address, the rent and when it is due, the deposit and scheme details, the start date and how the tenancy can end, plus repairs responsibilities and permitted occupiers.
3 min read · Updated 2 August 2026
Overview
At minimum: the names of every landlord and tenant, the property address, the rent and when it is due, the deposit and scheme details, the start date and how the tenancy can end, plus repairs responsibilities and permitted occupiers.
Practical guidance
- Use plain English — unfair terms are unenforceable under consumer law.
- Include a landlord address in England or Wales for service of notices.
- Review your template annually against current legislation.
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General information for UK landlords and letting agents, not legal advice. Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — check your local requirements or take advice before acting.