COHO has launched a suite of tenancy agreement templates designed to help agents and landlords prepare for the rollout of the Renters’ Rights Act next month.
The new templates, available immediately to users of the platform, aim to support the transition away from Assured Shorthold Tenancies, which will be abolished when the legislation comes into force on 1 May 2026.
The changes will require all new tenancies to be issued as Assured Tenancy Agreements, introducing open-ended arrangements from day one and removing fixed terms and automatic end dates.
The shift is expected to significantly alter tenancy structures across the private rented sector, increasing compliance requirements for landlords and property managers.
GROWING CONCERNS
Vann Vogstad (main picture, inset), Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at COHO, says: “The Renters’ Right Act represents one of the most significant changes the private rented sector has seen in decades. For many landlords, it has created uncertainty around knowing whether their existing agreements meet the new legal requirements or what documents to use or trust.
“Our tenancy agreement templates address these growing concerns to give confidence to landlords that they are sourcing forms that are accurate and compliant from day one while reducing the administrative burden of transitioning to the new system.”
The templates are available in three formats covering HMO single-room tenancies, joint tenancies and single-let properties, and are designed to integrate with COHO’s wider property management system.
They include automated data population and customisation features, with the firm stating that the documents have been reviewed by a UK property solicitor to ensure compliance with the new regime.
AGENCY DOCUMENTATION
Vann Vogstad adds: “As a platform supporting more than 6,000 HMOs and over 55,000 tenants nationwide, we developed the templates inhouse.
“Each one is based on real-world agency documentation and reviewed by a UK property solicitor to ensure alignment with the Renters Rights Act.
“The templates are part of our wider approach to embed compliance and operational change directly into our platform, helping landlords and property managers adapt to regulatory shifts without relying on disconnected tools or manual processes.”
