What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and what obligations does it place on me and my landlord?
An Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST) is a legal document detailing the agreement between Landlord and tenant in renting a property. Almost all tenancies are taken under an AST although they cannot be used where • Your accommodation forms part of the property where your landlord lives • The property you are renting is not your only home • The tenancy is a company let • The rent is more than 25,000 per year. • The tenancy is longer than 36 months. An AST is based upon common sense most tenants want to have a home which is well maintained and safe and also want to know how long they can remain in the property. Most landlords want to receive regular rent payments and have the property back in a condition where it can be re-let as quickly as possible. The agreement will state • the names and addresses of the landlord and tenant • the address of the property • the date of the agreement and how long it lasts • the rent and how often it must be paid • the deposit and how it will be hel
