What is a short term assured tenancy agreement?

Assured shorthold tenancy (AST) is the most common type of agreement used by landlords to let residential properties to private tenants. ASTs are typically given for a period of six months but can be for longer. After this initial agreed period, the landlord is able to evict the tenant without a legal reason.

What does an assured shorthold tenancy agreement mean?

Assured Shorthold Tenancywithin the meaning of the Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996 The National Landlords Association Agreement This Agreement is subject to any manuscript amendments following negotiation between the Landlord and Tenant in relation to this Property.

What can a tenant do under an assured tenancy?

A tenant under an assured tenancy can also challenge any unreasonable changes in rent before a rent assessment committee.

Who is the tenant in a tenancy agreement?

The group of Tenants shall be known collectively as ‘The Tenant’ throughout this Agreement. The Particulars. The Landlord lets the Property and the Contents to the Tenant at the Rent for the Tenancy Period on the standard letting terms set out in this Agreement as varied or supplemented by any special letting terms.

Do you need a model agreement for a shorthold tenancy?

A model tenancy agreement for use in the private rented sector where a shorthold tenancy is being entered into, and accompanying guidance. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format.

Can a landlord evict you with an assured shorthold tenancy?

You won’t have an AST if your rent is: What is an assured shorthold tenancy? An assured shorthold tenancy is the most common type of tenancy if you rent from a private landlord or letting agent. The main feature that makes an AST different from other types of tenancies is that your landlord can evict you without a reason.