New Landlord Assignment Notice — landlord obligations in England
When you buy a property or otherwise take over a landlord's interest in a tenancy with an existing tenant, you must give the tenant written notice of your name and address. You must do this no later than the next rent day after the transfer — or if that rent day falls within two months of the transfer, by the end of that two-month period.
The law that creates this obligation
Your obligations as a landlord
- Who this applies to: New landlords where the landlord's interest in a tenancy is assigned.
- When it applies: On each occasion the landlord's interest in a tenancy is transferred to a new landlord — no later than the next rent day, or within two months of the transfer if the next rent day falls sooner.
- What you must do: Serve a written notice of assignment on the tenant with your name and address.
What good evidence looks like
Your compliance file should contain
- Written record or document confirming this obligation has been met
- Date of compliance — email timestamp, signed receipt, or platform log
- Triggered by assignment; deadline is next rent day or end of 2 months; set reminder for 1 week before deadline.
Upload the written notice of assignment served on the tenant.
Record this obligation in your LettingsLedger workspace
Upload evidence, set reminders, and build a timestamped compliance record — all in one place.
Consequences of non-compliance
You commit a criminal offence and can be fined up to level 4 (currently up to £2,500).
Further reading for landlords
LettingsLedger is a compliance evidence governance platform. It is not a legal services provider and does not provide legal advice. Content is derived from UK primary legislation at legislation.gov.uk and official GOV.UK sources. Reflects the position as at June 2026. A GovProtocol product by Pertheo Limited.