Property & Landlord · England 2026
Landlord Document Templates — East Midlands
The East Midlands has a strong and growing rental market, with Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby all having significant student and professional tenant populations. All landlords in England must use documents updated for the Renters Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026.
England only · Renters Rights Act 2025 · Updated September 2026
Important: The Renters Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026 for England. Section 21 is permanently abolished. All new tenancies must use Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreements, not Assured Shorthold Tenancies. If your documents have not been updated, they may be legally ineffective.
Local landlord information — East Midlands
- Nottingham City Council operates one of the most extensive selective licensing schemes in England, requiring a licence for virtually every privately rented property in the city.
- Leicester has a large and diverse rental market with high demand from both students and working families.
- Derby has seen significant growth in the private rental sector, particularly around the city centre.
- Lincolnshire has significant agricultural worker tenancies alongside residential lets in Lincoln city.
Note on Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: This page covers England only. Landlords in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland operate under different legislation and different documents apply. Separate DocPilot document packs are available for Wales and Scotland.
Documents every East Midlands landlord needs in 2026
These are the core documents for any new tenancy in England from 1 May 2026:
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Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement
Mandatory for all new English lets from 1 May 2026.
£19.99
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Section 8 Eviction Notice Pack
The main possession grounds — essential since Section 21 is abolished.
£19.99
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Landlord Compliance Checklist 2026
Every obligation at the start of a tenancy.
£14.99
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Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
The Renters Rights Act 2025 applies to England only. Landlords in other nations operate under different law:
- Wales — Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Occupation Contracts, not APTs. Different possession grounds and notices. See our Welsh occupation contract guide for DocPilot’s Welsh documents.
- Scotland — Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016. Private Residential Tenancy agreements, First-tier Tribunal. See our Scottish PRT guide for DocPilot’s Scottish documents.
- Northern Ireland — Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. Different requirements entirely. DocPilot Northern Ireland coming soon.