What is the difference between an Assured Tenancy and an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (or Short Assured in Scotland)?
A. With an Assured Tenancy you have the right to remain in residence for as long as you wish – minimum one year (provided you are keeping to the terms of the tenancy agreement). An Assured Shorthold Tenancy or Short Assured in Scotland is a fixed term tenancy which can be as little as six months, but more usually with Girlings is for two to five years, during which time you have security of tenure. At the end of the fixed term, either a new tenancy will be negotiated and offered to you or the landlord may wish to regain possession. The Landlord can only regain possession at the end of a fixed term, and he must give you at least 2 months Notice in writing.
A. With an Assured Tenancy you have the right to remain in residence for as long as you wish provided you are keeping to the terms of the tenancy agreement. There is a minimum term of one year, after which the Tenant may give the required notice at any time. The Landlord can only ever regain possession through the Courts. An Assured Shorthold Tenancy or Short Assured in Scotland is a fixed term tenancy which can be as little as six months, but more usually with Girlings is for two to five years, during which time you have security of tenure. At the end of the fixed term, either a new tenancy will be negotiated and offered to you or the landlord may wish to regain possession. The Landlord can only regain possession at the end of a fixed term, and he must give you at least 2 months Notice in writing.
