What is the difference between assured and shorthold tenancies agreements?
An Assured tenancy is usually issued by a housing association or council.They are rarely used by private landlords, as there a fewer ways to evict the tenant. Assured Short-hold Tenancy (AST) agreement, is the normal agreement used by most landlords. If you have an AST that is for 6 months, you need not sign another agreement, as after the initial 6months, the agreement automatically becomes a Periodic agreement. You can sign a further AST for 6/12/18 months whatever you wish.
