GOV.UK has updated its page on alternative formats for the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026, adding an easy read copy alongside the existing large print option and information about requesting a braille version.
The page applies to England and is aimed directly at landlords and letting agents. Its central point is simple but important: landlords and agents must still send the official Information Sheet PDF to tenants. If a tenant needs an accessible format, one of the alternative documents can be provided as well, but not instead of the official PDF.
For landlords, this is a paperwork and communication detail rather than a headline reform. Even so, it is the sort of detail that can matter if a tenant later questions what information they were given, when it was sent, or whether their accessibility needs were handled properly.
What has changed on GOV.UK
The GOV.UK page was first published on 21 April 2026 and was last updated on 21 May 2026. The latest update added a link to the easy read copy of the information sheet.
The listed alternative formats now include a large print 20pt PDF, an easy read PDF, and a route for requesting a braille version by email. GOV.UK also states that it does not provide copies in other languages and does not provide an editable or Microsoft Word copy of the information sheet.
The key operational point is that accessible copies sit alongside the official document. GOV.UK says landlords and letting agents must give the official PDF, and if they give an accessible format document, they must also give the official PDF.
Why this matters for landlords
Information-sheet rules can sound administrative, but they sit inside a wider shift towards more formal tenancy paperwork. During a reform period, small communication failures can create avoidable disputes, especially if a tenant says they did not receive a required document or could not use the version they were sent.
Here4 Landlords has previously covered the Renters’ Rights information sheet and new tenancy forms. The alternative-format page adds a more specific accessibility point: keep the official PDF in the process, but be ready to provide an additional format when the tenant needs one.
This is especially relevant where an agent manages the property. A landlord may assume the agent has handled all required documents, while the agent may assume the landlord has supplied or approved a particular format. It is better to be explicit about who sends what, how it is recorded and how tenant requests are handled.
Keep the evidence simple
The practical record does not need to be elaborate. Landlords should be able to show which version of the official PDF was sent, the date it was sent, the method used, and whether an additional accessible format was provided. If a tenant asks for a different format, that request should be logged with the response.
Where a braille version is needed, the GOV.UK page says it can be requested by emailing the listed government alternative-formats address with the landlord’s name and address. That sort of request should be tracked carefully, because it may involve a delay between identifying the need and receiving the document.
Landlords should also avoid creating their own edited version of the information sheet. GOV.UK says it does not provide an editable copy, and the safer administrative approach is to use the official document and the official alternative formats rather than reworking the content into a homemade version.
Do not let accessibility become an afterthought
Accessible documents are not only relevant when a tenant complains. They are part of clear tenancy communication. If a tenant needs large print, easy read or braille material, providing it alongside the official PDF can help make the process clearer for everyone involved.
This also fits the wider Renters’ Rights preparation picture. Landlords should keep checking official updates as documents, forms and guidance settle. The Renters’ Rights timetable is only one part of the job; day-to-day compliance often depends on using the right paperwork at the right time.
The safest takeaway is practical rather than legal. Use the official PDF, keep a record of service, provide official alternative formats as an additional support when needed, and make sure any managing agent follows the same process. For questions about a specific tenancy, dispute or legal consequence, landlords should check official guidance and take appropriate professional advice.
