Lendlord introduces compliance tool to support Renters’ Rights Act requirements
The requirement, introduced following publication of the Government’s information sheet on 20th March, means landlords must provide the document to tenants in existing tenancies.
Lendlord has launched a new compliance solution designed to help landlords evidence service of the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 information sheet ahead of the 31st May deadline.
The requirement, introduced following publication of the Government’s information sheet on 20th March, means landlords must provide the document to tenants in existing tenancies created before 1st May 2026.
Crucially, landlords are expected to prove the document has been received, with potential fines of up to £7,000 per tenancy for non-compliance.
Lendlord’s update focuses on addressing this evidential burden, introducing tools that allow landlords to distribute the document, track tenant engagement and maintain a clear audit trail within a single platform.
The system includes in-app acknowledgement prompts, e-signature functionality to capture proof of receipt, and a tenancy agreement generator aligned with current legal requirements.
A dedicated workflow has also been added, enabling landlords to manage the full process from sending the information sheet through to confirming receipt and securing acknowledgement, all within a central dashboard.
Aviram Shahar, co-founder and CEO of Lendlord, said: “The requirement itself is straightforward, landlords need to provide the official information sheet to every tenant by 31st May, but the real issue is proving that it has actually been received.
“The burden of proof sits entirely with the landlord, and a standard email or proof of posting does not confirm that the document has been opened or read.
“What we are seeing is that this is less about sending a document and more about evidencing service in a way that stands up if challenged. That is where the risk sits, particularly for portfolio landlords where penalties apply per tenancy.”
He added: “For brokers and advisers supporting landlord clients, the requirement introduces an additional layer of compliance risk and so our focus has been on helping them create a clear, time-stamped audit trail, whether that is through tracked document sharing or a signed record, so they can demonstrate compliance with confidence rather than relying on assumptions.”
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