Regulated tenancies

The law governing creation, stages, and termination of regulated tenancies (commonly referred to as protected tenancies).

This content applies to England

Last updated: 15 February 2021

Regulated tenancy definition
Regulated tenancy is a tenancy created before 15 January 1989 and it exists in one of the two stages: the contractual/protected or the statutory tenancy.
Tenancies excluded from Rent Act protection
The categories of tenancies excluded from the protection that benefits regulated tenants depending on the time of creation or type of dwelling.
Landlord ends a regulated tenancy
Termination of a regulated tenancy by the landlord by forfeiture and notice to quit.
Protected shorthold tenancies
The protected shorthold tenancy, conditions and notices for protected shorthold tenancies, rent levels, and how a tenancy is ended.