Property & Landlord · England 2026
Landlord Templates — Hampshire, Dorset & Sussex
The South Coast has a large and diverse private rental market — from student lets in Southampton and Portsmouth to retirement communities along the Dorset coast and commuter properties in Sussex. All landlords in England need documents updated for the Renters Rights Act 2025, in force since 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 — South Coast — Hampshire, Dorset & Sussex
- Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council both operate selective licensing schemes in designated areas. Check current schemes before starting a new tenancy.
- Gosport and Fareham have significant naval and service personnel tenancies — ensure your agreements are clear on rent payment arrangements.
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council covers a large area with varied property types including many short-term and holiday let properties.
- Brighton & Hove has one of the most extensive selective licensing schemes in England — check whether your property is covered.
- Isle of Wight is accessible from Portsmouth and has its own distinct rental market and licensing requirements.
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 South Coast — Hampshire, Dorset & Sussex 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
The mandatory tenancy agreement for all new lets in England from 1 May 2026.
£19.99
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Section 8 Eviction Notice Pack
The main possession grounds — Section 21 is permanently abolished.
£19.99
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Landlord Compliance Checklist 2026
All landlord obligations 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.