Find out more about which tenancy types will need to be renewed and which ones don’t. It is important to discuss this with your letting agent or landlord in writing to maintain a record of your correspondence.
Assured Periodic Agreement
Following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1 May 2026, existing assured shorthold tenancy agreements converted automatically to assured periodic tenancy agreements and with this fixed end dates were abolished. Any new agreements signed from 1 May 2026 will be assured periodic tenancy agreements and will continue on a rolling basis, either monthly or weekly, until either the tenant serves 2 months’ written notice or the landlord serves a valid eviction notice.
This means it is no longer necessary to renew an agreement as there will be no end date.
Joint tenancies
If someone in a joint tenancy gives notice to quit, this will end the tenancy for all joint tenants. If any tenants want to continue living in the property they will need to speak with the landlord or letting agent about the possibility of signing a new agreement.
Tip: The Tenant Fees Act came into effect on 1 June 2019 and bans certain letting fees, including capping the holding fee to one week’s rent and the security deposit to five weeks’ rent. This applies to all new tenancy and license agreements signed on or after 1 June 2019. For more information see the Government guidance for tenants.
Lodger agreements
If you are a lodger living within your landlord’s home, you may have been given a licence agreement. You will need to discuss renewing your agreement with your landlord if you wish to continue living in the property at the end of your agreement.