# The Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Prescribed Forms and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations make provision in relation to the forms to be used under the Housing Act 1988 in relation to a private sector assured tenancy.
Regulation 3 prescribes the new forms, set out in the Schedule, which are to apply to any assured tenancy (except an assured tenancy in relation to social housing). In relation to the notice for possession proceedings under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988, the regulation provides for this to be a form published by the Secretary of State (as replaced from time to time) and sets out the requirements in relation to its publication which include the form being available for inspection during normal office hours at the principal offices of the Secretary of State (2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF).
Regulation 4 revokes the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (England) Regulations 2015 in relation to any private assured tenancy.
Regulation 5 makes transitional provisions in relation to cases where the existing forms in the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (England) Regulations 2015 will continue to apply.
An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as a full assessment was produced in relation to the 2025 Act. Copies can be obtained at https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0127/amend/Renters_Rights_Bill-IA.pdf or from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/354/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/assured-tenancies-private-rented-sector-prescribed-forms-and-transitional-provisions-england-regulations-2026/note
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