Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) Agreement
The perfect solution for any residential property in England – whether it's a house, flat, or basement. The most commonly used, legally-binding agreement for landlords.
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Get everything you need to manage your tenancy from start to finish. This pack includes our AST agreement plus 9 essential legal documents to ensure you are fully protected.
- Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement
- Section 21 Notice
- Multiple Tenancy
- Standing Order Mandate Form
- Guarantee Letter
- Guarantor
- Guarantor Agreement
- Renewal of Tenancy Agreement
- Letter to Previous Landlord for a Reference
- Inventory Report
Detailed Agreement Information
Understanding the AST Agreement
An Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) is for a residential tenancy where the yearly rent is not more than £25,000 and the initial fixed term is at most three years. This agreement provides the Landlord with an assured right to regain possession of the property after the fixed term ends. All provisions are governed by The Housing Act 1988 and its 1996 amendments.
Key Requirements for an AST
The tenant must be an individual (not a company), be given separate accommodation, and the dwelling must serve as their principal home.
When an Agreement is NOT an AST
An agreement is not an AST if the landlord rents to a company, receives very low or no rent, receives rent over £25,000 annually, the property is a holiday home, the landlord is also a tenant in the same property, it's an agricultural tenancy with over 2 acres of land, or for residences entered before January 15, 1989.
Clauses Included in Your Agreement
- Definitions
- Parties
- Property
- Term
- Rent
- Deposit
- Tenant’s Obligations
- Landlord’s Obligations
- General
- Special or Additional Clauses
- Signature of the Parties