Tenancy Agreement Template England

ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT (ENGLAND)

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0 (Standard AST England)
• Jurisdiction: England & Wales (Housing Act 1988, as amended)

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1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER

NOTICE: This document is a template provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute formal legal advice. This agreement is designed for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) governed by the Housing Act 1988. Failure to comply with statutory requirements (e.g., deposit protection, Gas Safety Certificates, "How to Rent" guide) may invalidate Section 21 eviction notices. Legal counsel should be sought before execution.

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2. PARTIES & DEFINITIONS

• Landlord: [Full Legal Name], of [Address] ("the Landlord").
• Tenant(s): [Full Legal Name(s)], of [Address] ("the Tenant").
• Property: [Full Address, including Postcode] ("the Premises").
• Term: A fixed term of [Number] months, commencing on [Start Date] and ending on [End Date].
• Rent: £[Amount] per [Week/Month], payable in advance on the [Day] of each [Period].
• Deposit: £[Amount], to be held in a government-authorized tenancy deposit scheme.

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3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

3.1. Rent & Arrears: The Tenant shall pay the Rent as reserved on the dates specified. Interest at 3% above the Bank of England base rate may be charged on rent arrears exceeding 14 days.

3.2. Security Deposit: The Deposit is held as security for the performance of the Tenant's obligations. It shall be protected under the [Scheme Name] within 30 days of receipt, and Prescribed Information issued to the Tenant.

3.3. Tenant Obligations:

1. Maintenance: Keep the interior of the Premises in good, clean, and tenantable condition.
2. Use: Use the Premises as a private residence only; no business or subletting permitted without Landlord consent.
3. Utilities: Tenant is liable for Council Tax, water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications charges for the Term.
4. Access: Permit the Landlord or agents to enter the Premises at reasonable times (with 24 hours' notice) for inspection or repairs.

3.4. Landlord Obligations: The Landlord shall keep in repair the structure and exterior of the Premises and keep in repair and proper working order the installations for the supply of water, gas, electricity, and sanitation (Section 11, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985).

3.5. Termination: If the Rent remains unpaid for 14 days or there is a breach of contract, the Landlord may re-enter the Premises, subject to obtaining a Court Order (Protection from Eviction Act 1977).

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4. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SIGNED AS A DEED

LANDLORD:

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[Printed Name] | [Date]

TENANT(S):

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[Printed Name] | [Date]

WITNESS (If required):

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[Printed Name/Address] | [Date]

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5. EXECUTION & ENFORCEMENT GUIDE

1. Statutory Compliance: Prior to signing, you must provide the Tenant with the current version of the "How to Rent" guide, a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and a valid Gas Safety Certificate. Failure to do so renders a Section 21 notice void.
2. Deposit Protection: You must transfer the deposit to a government-backed scheme (TDP) within 30 days of receipt and provide the Tenant with the "Prescribed Information."
3. Inventory: Conduct a comprehensive, timestamped photo-inventory at move-in and move-out. This is the primary evidence used for any deposit disputes.
4. Right to Rent: Ensure you have performed and recorded the mandatory "Right to Rent" immigration status checks required under the Immigration Act 2014.