Rent Periods and Due Date — landlord obligations in England
When granting a new assured tenancy from 1 May 2026, the tenancy agreement must set rent periods of 28 days or less, or monthly. Any term for a different period is void by law and rent becomes monthly. Rent due in advance terms are void, except for initial rent payable in a permitted pre-tenancy period.
The law that creates this obligation
Your obligations as a landlord
- Who this applies to: All landlords granting assured tenancies from 1 May 2026.
- When it applies: At grant of every assured tenancy.
- What you must do: Ensure the tenancy agreement states permitted rent periods (28 days or less or monthly) and the rent due date, with no void terms for rent in advance (except initial pre-tenancy rent).
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
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Consequences of non-compliance
Non-permitted periods become monthly by law; rent in advance terms are void; conduct of a fixed-term may attract a civil penalty (see OBL-006).
Further reading for landlords
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