RentDocs.co.uk

RentDocs vs DocuTenant

DocuTenant sells individual landlord documents. RentDocs.co.uk combines a free forms library with a full compliance, e-signature and rent reminder platform across the UK.

Overview

DocuTenant is a document generator: you pick a form, fill it in and pay per document. RentDocs.co.uk includes a free forms library too, covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but the core product is ongoing tenancy management: certificate expiry alerts, compliance packs sent to tenants by email and SMS, e-signatures, rent reminders and an exportable evidence trail.

Prescribed forms and Scottish notices

RentDocs.co.uk publishes free templates for the Section 8 notice (Form 3A) and Section 13 rent increase notice (Form 4A) in England, plus a Scottish Notice to Leave, a Scottish rent increase notice and a full outline of our Scottish Private Residential Tenancy agreement. Each page explains notice periods, common mistakes and links to the official government form.

PDF, Word and e-signatures

Tenancy agreements generated in RentDocs.co.uk download as both PDF and Word (DOCX), and can be sent for e-signature to landlord and tenants separately, then combined into one signed copy with an audit certificate. Deposit prescribed information can be signed the same way.

Ongoing compliance, not one off documents

Once a document is produced, RentDocs.co.uk keeps working: it tracks gas, EICR and EPC expiry dates, reminds tenants about rent by SMS, logs repairs and inspections, and builds an evidence bundle you can export if a dispute reaches court or the Tribunal.

Pricing

RentDocs.co.uk charges a simple subscription per property with a free trial, and the forms library is free to read and copy. DocuTenant prices per document; check their site for current prices. Landlords who only need one notice a year may prefer pay per document, while anyone managing tenancies continuously usually saves with a subscription.

Who each platform suits

RentDocs is best for

Landlords who want documents, e-signatures, compliance tracking and rent reminders in one place across the UK.

DocuTenant is best for

Landlords who only need the occasional standalone document and prefer to pay per form.

Feature comparison

  • Section 8 (Form 3A) and Section 13 (Form 4A) templates

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant Yes

  • Scottish Notice to Leave and rent increase notice

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant Yes

  • Scottish PRT, Welsh occupation contract and NI tenancy agreements

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant Partial

  • PDF and Word (DOCX) output

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant Yes

  • Built in e-signatures

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant Partial

  • Free public template previews

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant Yes

  • Certificate expiry tracking and alerts

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant Partial

  • Automated SMS rent reminders

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant No

  • Compliance pack sent to tenants by email and SMS

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant No

  • Rent and expense tracking

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant No

  • Exportable evidence bundle

    RentDocs YesDocuTenant No

Tick = included, dash = partial or limited, cross = not offered.

Pricing

RentDocs.co.uk

Subscription per property per month with a free trial. Forms library free.

DocuTenant

Priced per document. Check their site for current prices.

Strengths and weaknesses

RentDocs strengths

  • Documents, signatures and compliance tracking in one account
  • Four nation tenancy agreements generated from your property data
  • Rebuilt for the Renters' Rights Act 2025
  • Free forms library, calculators and council database

DocuTenant strengths

  • Large catalogue of standalone documents
  • Pay only for what you use
  • Simple for one off needs

RentDocs weaknesses

  • Subscription is less suited to landlords who need one form a year
  • Does not offer tenant referencing

DocuTenant weaknesses

  • Little ongoing management after the document is produced
  • Per document costs add up across a portfolio

Which should you choose?

  • You need one notice, onceEither works; DocuTenant if you prefer pay per form.
  • You manage tenancies all yearRentDocs.co.uk, for tracking, reminders and signatures.
  • You let in Scotland, Wales or Northern IrelandRentDocs.co.uk, with nation specific agreements built in.

Frequently asked questions

Does RentDocs.co.uk have Form 3A and Form 4A?

Yes. Free templates and guides for the Section 8 notice (Form 3A) and the Section 13 rent increase notice (Form 4A) are in the forms library.

Does RentDocs.co.uk cover Scotland?

Yes. It generates Scottish Private Residential Tenancy agreements and publishes free Notice to Leave and rent increase notice templates.

Can I download Word documents?

Yes. Tenancy agreements download as PDF and Word (DOCX).

Related RentDocs resources

The RentDocs landlord update

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RentDocs publishes these comparisons about its own product, so treat our view as informed but interested. We aim to describe other platforms fairly and correct anything inaccurate quickly, so tell us if you spot something wrong.