Why should landlords keep a signed acknowledgement?
It provides practical evidence that the guide was served, reducing disputes about service if possession proceedings are later required.
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A signed acknowledgement confirming that the landlord has served the current version of the Government’s “How to Rent: the checklist for renting in England” guide on the tenant. Service of the current guide is required before a valid Section 21 notice can be served. This form is prima facie evidence of compliance.
Landlords should evidence service of the current How to Rent guide to tenants at or before tenancy start. This acknowledgement records service method, service date, and guide version as part of compliance recordkeeping in England.
A How to Rent Acknowledgement of Receipt is a signed record confirming the tenant received the applicable How to Rent guide, with service details captured for evidential purposes.
Use this document when granting a new tenancy in England and retain it with service proof, such as sent email timestamps or postal evidence.
Last updated: 3 May 2026
It provides practical evidence that the guide was served, reducing disputes about service if possession proceedings are later required.
Electronic service should only be used where the tenant has given prior written consent to receiving documents electronically.
The property, parties, date served, method of service, guide version date, and the service address used.
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This acknowledgement relates to [property_address], with tenant(s) [tenant_names] and landlord [landlord_name].
The guide was served on [guide_service_date] by [service_method], using [service_address].
The publication date of the guide served was [guide_version_date].
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