What’s in an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement?
Here are just a few of the issues the contract should cover: • The amount of rent and deposit payable and the term of the tenancy • Right of landlord to charge interest on late rent payments • Tenant’s obligation to pay bills and council tax • Tenant’s obligation to keep the property and any garden in good order and repair • To use the property for residential purposes only • Not to cause nuisance or annoyance to others • Not to keep pets without written permission • Not to leave property unattended for more than 21 days without informing landlord • Prescribed information about the tenancy deposit scheme.
