Assured periodic tenancy agreement template (RRA-compliant)
Since 1 May 2026, every new residential tenancy in England must be an assured periodic tenancy (APT) – the open-ended, month-to-month tenancy created by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. This page explains what an APT agreement must contain and lets you generate one customised to your tenancy.
What an APT agreement must cover
- Parties and property – full names of landlord and all tenants, and the address let.
- Rent and rent period – the rent, payable monthly; rent periods longer than a month are no longer permitted.
- Deposit – amount (capped at five weeks' rent for most tenancies) and the protection scheme used.
- Repairs and access – the landlord's statutory repairing obligations and notice for entry.
- Ending the tenancy – tenants give two months' notice; landlords must use a Section 8 ground.
- Pets – tenants may request a pet and landlords cannot unreasonably refuse; your clause should reflect this.
Why generic free templates fall short
Free templates from before May 2026 describe a tenancy type that no longer exists. Even newer free documents are one-size-fits-all: they can't reflect your deposit scheme, your pet position, whether bills are included, or joint tenant arrangements. A tenancy agreement is the document a deposit adjudicator or judge reads first – it's worth getting right.
Create your compliant agreement in 10 minutes
Answer a short questionnaire. Get a Renters' Rights Act-compliant periodic tenancy agreement, written tenancy information, and a landlord compliance checklist, customised to your tenancy.
Start my agreement →Frequently asked questions
Do my existing tenancies need a new agreement?
Existing ASTs converted to periodic tenancies automatically – the old written terms mostly carry over where consistent with the Act. A new agreement isn't compulsory for existing tenants, but many landlords reissue at the next natural point so the paperwork matches the law.
Can I still use a 12-month fixed term?
No. Fixed terms were abolished for assured tenancies. Any clause purporting to lock in a term is unenforceable.
Frequently asked questions
What is an assured periodic tenancy agreement?
The written agreement for England's standard tenancy type since 1 May 2026: an assured tenancy that rolls month to month with no fixed term, ending only by tenant notice, a Section 8 ground, or agreement.
Can I write my own periodic tenancy agreement?
Yes, there is no prescribed form, but it must reflect the Renters' Rights Act: no fixed term, no Section 21 references, Section 13-only rent increases, the pet request process, and the written information duties that carry fines of up to £7,000.
What must a compliant agreement include in 2026?
The parties, property, rent amount and payment day, a deposit within the five-week cap, the statutory notice positions on ending and rent increases, and terms consistent with the tenant's rights under the Act.