Tenancy Agreement Service | Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements

An Assured Shorthold Tenancy is the most frequently used tenancy agreement by landlords when letting residential properties. This type of tenancy agreement is also referred to as an ‘AST’ or ‘Shorthold Tenancy’.

Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements are normally granted for a six month period but can be agreed for a longer period and are often arranged for up to twelve months. This type of tenancy allows the tenant to remain in the property for the first six months, or initial fixed period.

All tenancies which started on or after 28^th February 1997 are now automatically Assured Shorthold Tenancies, unless the required steps were followed to set up an Assured Tenancy or the circumstances are such that an Assured Shorthold Tenancy can not be used. These circumstances include if the property is to be let to a company, let as a holiday home or if the rent exceeds £25,000 per annum. For further information on read our introductory page to Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements.

Information regarding assured shorthold tenancy agreements is provided including the steps that should be taken to legally End a Tenancy Agreement such as correctly issuing a Section 21 Notice to Quit.

Tenants rights include a certain degree of Protection from Eviction, however a tenant who has breached the terms of their tenancy agreement can be evicted, but only after being served a Section 8 Notice to Quit.

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