Periodic tenancy agreement template
A periodic tenancy runs from rent period to rent period with no end date. Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 this is now the only form a new assured tenancy in England can take – monthly, open-ended, continuing until the tenant gives notice or the landlord obtains possession under a Section 8 ground.
Periodic tenancies before and after 1 May 2026
| Old "rolling" periodic (pre-2026) | Assured periodic tenancy (now) | |
|---|---|---|
| How it arose | Usually after a fixed term expired | Every assured tenancy, from day one |
| Landlord ending it | Section 21 or Section 8 | Section 8 grounds only |
| Tenant notice | Usually one rent period | Two months |
| Rent period | Weekly/monthly/other | Maximum one month |
Because the mechanics changed, agreements drafted for the old rolling arrangement – with references to "the expired fixed term" or Section 21 – no longer describe the tenancy correctly.
What to include
Parties, property, monthly rent and payment date, deposit and scheme, repair obligations, entry notice, the two-month tenant notice requirement, and a pets clause consistent with the new right to request. Our generator asks for each of these and drafts the clauses for you.
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Start my agreement →Frequently asked questions
Is a periodic tenancy the same as a rolling tenancy?
Yes, the terms are interchangeable: a tenancy that runs period to period, normally month to month, with no end date. Since May 2026 every assured tenancy in England works this way.
Do I need a new agreement for an existing tenancy?
Not legally, because old agreements converted automatically, but pre-2026 ASTs describe fixed terms and Section 21 rules that no longer exist, so reissuing a compliant document is the clean fix.
Does a periodic tenancy agreement need witnessing?
No. Signatures from landlord and tenant are sufficient; no witness or special form is required for a periodic tenancy agreement in England.