Can I use a template tenancy agreement?

Yes, and most landlords should, as long as the template has been updated for the Renters’ Rights Act.

Anything written before 1 May 2026 will refer to fixed terms, assured shorthold tenancies and Section 21. Those clauses are not just outdated, they describe a system that no longer exists.

Check the version date before you use one. A current template from a landlord association or a legal publisher is fine. One downloaded from a forum three years ago is not.