What is the difference between a house/flat share agreement and an assured shorthold tenancy?
A House/flat share agreement is used for tenancies where only a room is being let and the common parts of the property (e.g. bathroom, toilet, kitchen and sitting room) are being shared. The landlord may or may not reside on the property. There are 2 major differences between house/flat share agreements and assured shorthold tenancy agreements. First, assured shorthold tenancy agreements cannot be used by resident landlords. Second, assured shorthold tenancy agreements provide the tenant with greater protection from eviction than house/flat share agreements.
