The new How to Rent Guide (England) Published

On the 24th March 2023 the long anticipated new How to Rent Guide (England) was published by the Department for Levelling Up,Housing & Communities.

The Guide, which needs to be served for all new tenancies and renewals in order for landlords to comply with the Deregulation Act 2015, has not been updated since December 2020 and the updated version contains some significant changes. The Guide reflects the changes in legislation relating to Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Regulations as well as the introduction of the Electrical Safety Regulations from 2020 and the Guide also makes reference to checking if the property is suitable for the disabled. The reference to Covid 19 have been removed, as has the detailed overview of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

The objective of the Guide is to provide guidance and information for those renting a home privately under an
assured shorthold tenancy from either a landlord or through a letting agency.