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The document is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement for properties in England and Wales, outlining the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants under the Housing Act 1988. It includes detailed definitions, terms of tenancy, obligations regarding rent, deposits, property maintenance, and conditions for ending the tenancy. The agreement emphasizes the importance of understanding these terms before signing and provides information on dispute resolution through the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

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Can a tenant terminate an assured shorthold tenancy?

Notice to end a periodic assured shorthold tenancy must be made in writing. The minimum notice requirement is 28 days. If you have a monthly tenancy, you will have to give one months notice. If you pay your rent at longer intervals you have to give notice equivalent to that rental period.

What is an assured shorthold tenancy agreement?

An Assured shorthold tenancy agreement (AST) allows a landlord to let out a property to a tenant while retaining the right to repossess the property at the end of the term of the tenancy. However, the landlord will need to give the tenant at least two months notice of any reoccupation.

What is the difference between an assured tenancy and a shorthold tenancy?

If you think you may need to regain possession of your property at some time, you should consider a shorthold tenancy. If you have a mortgage, your lender may require the tenancy to be a shorthold tenancy. If you are sure that you want to let the property indefinitely, you should consider an assured tenancy.

What is the maximum rent for an assured shorthold tenancy?

A tenancy cannot be an AST if: it began or was agreed before 15 January 1989. the rent is more than 100,000 a year. the rent is less than 250 a year (less than 1,000 in London) its a business tenancy or tenancy of licensed premises. the property is a holiday let. your landlord is a local council.

How do I know if I have an assured shorthold tenancy?

Youll probably be an assured shorthold tenant if one of the following applies: you and your landlord have separate flats in a purpose-built block of flats. your landlord has another home where they live most of the time. your landlord has moved out and doesnt plan to return.