If there is no written tenancy agreement, a tenant under an assured shorthold tenancy may, by notice in writing, require the landlord to provide a written statement of any term (Statement of Terms) of the tenancy which is not evidenced in writing [section 20A Housing Act 1988]. A failure to provide such a written statement within 28 days is a criminal offence [section > 20A(4)]. The statement must contain certain Prescribed Information as listed in that section.
