A WORCESTERSHIRE property management platform has launched new tenancy agreement templates ahead of a major law change next week.
COHO has created the documents to help landlords and property managers prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act, which will take effect from Friday, May 1.
Chief executive Vann Vogstad said: “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.”
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The new law will abolish Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England, requiring all new tenancies to use a compliant Assured Tenancy Agreement.
The templates are free to download for all COHO customers and are available in three formats: HMO single-room tenancies, HMO joint tenancies, and HMO single-let properties.
All agreements are periodic from day one, meaning they no longer include fixed terms or automatic end dates.
The forms are fully customisable, automatically populated with data from the onboarding process, and can be saved as a reusable template.
A major change in the law affecting renters is due on May 1 (Image: Library image)
Mr Vogstad said: “As a platform supporting more than 6,000 HMOs and over 55,000 tenants nationwide, we developed the templates in-house.
“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.”
The company also plans to develop the templates into a fully dynamic system, with clauses tailored automatically based on property type, licensing conditions, and specific tenancy requirements.
Additional compliance tools are also in development to help landlords adjust to the new legislation.
