Tenancy Agreement Template Gov UK

MODEL ASSURED SHASTH (UK) RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT

Private Residential Tenancy / Assured Shorthold Tenancy (England & Wales Compliant)

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 2026.1
• Jurisdiction: England and Wales
• Regulatory Compliance: Housing Act 1988 (as amended by the Housing Act 1996), Tenant Fees Act 2019, Deregulation Act 2015, Renters’ Rights Framework (where applicable).

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OFFICIAL NOTICE & LEGAL DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: This document is a template furnished for operational and informational purposes. It does not constitute formal legal advice. Housing legislation in England and Wales is subject to statutory evolution (including tenant fee bans, deposit protection caps, and evolving possession procedures). Both Landlord and Tenant are advised to seek independent legal counsel before executing this Agreement to ensure specific local and contextual compliance.

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1. PARTIES & DEFINITIONS

1.1 The Landlord

• Full Legal Name: [Landlord Full Legal Name]
• Correspondence Address: [Landlord Street Address, City, Postcode]
• Telephone: [Landlord Phone Number]
• Email: [Landlord Email Address]
• (If applicable, managing agent details): [Managing Agent Name, Address, and Registration Number]

1.2 The Tenant(s)

• Tenant 1: [Tenant 1 Full Legal Name], Passport/ID Ref: [ID Number]
• Tenant 2 (if applicable): [Tenant 2 Full Legal Name], Passport/ID Ref: [ID Number]
• Correspondence / Notice Address (during tenancy): The Property, unless otherwise specified.

1.3 Definitions & Interpretation

• "The Property": [Full Postal Address of the Property including Postcode], including fixtures, fittings, and any listed outbuildings or furnishings itemized in the Inventory.
• "The Term": A fixed term starting on [Start Date] and expiring on [End Date] at 23:59 hours.
• "Rent": £[Amount] payable per [Month / Week], in advance.
• "Deposit": £[Amount - capped at statutory maximum of 5 weeks' rent if annual rent is under £50,000].
• "Deposit Scheme": [Name of Government-Approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme, e.g., Deposit Protection Service (DPS)].

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2. OPERATIVE CLAUSES & TERMS

2.1 Grant of Tenancy

The Landlord lets and the Tenant takes the Property for the Term, subject to the Rent and the covenants and conditions contained herein.

2.2 Rent Payment Covenants

1. The Tenant shall pay the Rent in advance by Standing Order on the [Day] day of each rental period without deduction, offset, or counterclaim. The first payment shall be made on or before [Date].
2. Interest shall be charged at [3% above the Bank of England base rate] per annum on any rent lawfully due that is more than 14 days in arrears, running from the date the rent became due until paid in full.

2.3 Tenancy Deposit Protection

1. The Deposit shall be held by the Landlord (or their designated agent) as stakeholder.
2. Within 30 days of receiving the Deposit, the Landlord shall protect the Deposit with the Deposit Scheme and provide the Tenant with the prescribed information required under the Housing Act 2004.
3. The Deposit shall be returned to the Tenant within 10 days of the end of the tenancy, subject to deductions authorized under the Housing Act 2004 for breach of covenants, unpaid utility bills, or dilapidations.

2.4 Tenant Obligations

The Tenant agrees with the Landlord:

1. Use of Property: To use the Property strictly as a private residential dwelling and not to run any business, trade, or profession from the premises.
2. Maintenance & Repairs: To keep the interior of the Property in the same clean condition and state of decorative repair as it was at the commencement of the tenancy (fair wear and tear excepted).
3. Damage: To report any damage, defect, or breakdown of utilities, heating, or plumbing systems to the Landlord or agent immediately upon discovery.
4. Subletting: Not to assign, sublet, take in lodgers, or part with possession of the whole or any part of the Property without the prior written consent of the Landlord (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
5. Alterations: Not to alter, redecorate, affix fixtures, or erect any structure on the Property without the Landlord's prior written consent.
6. Nuisance: Not to commit, or allow members of their household or invitees to commit, any nuisance, annoyance, or anti-social behavior to neighbors or occupants of neighboring properties.
7. Absence: To notify the Landlord in writing if the Property is to be left unoccupied for a continuous period exceeding 14 consecutive days.

2.5 Landlord Obligations

The Landlord agrees:

1. Quiet Enjoyment: To permit the Tenant to quietly hold and enjoy the Property during the Term without interruption by the Landlord or persons lawfully claiming under them.
2. Statutory Repairs: To comply with obligations to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the Property, and installations for the supply of water, gas, electricity, sanitation, and space/water heating, pursuant to Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
3. Safety Regulations: To ensure all gas appliances comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, electrical systems meet current BS 7671 standards, and smoke/carbon monoxide alarms are operational at the start of the tenancy.

2.6 Right of Entry

Subject to giving at least 24 hours' prior written notice (except in cases of documented emergency), the Landlord, or persons authorized by them, may enter the Property to view its condition, carry out necessary repairs, or show prospective tenants/buyers during the final 2 months of the tenancy.

2.7 Termination & Break Clauses

1. Fixed Term Expiry: This tenancy shall expire on the end date specified in Section 1.2 without requiring formal notice, unless a statutory periodic tenancy arises by operation of law.
2. Break Clause (If Applicable): Either party may terminate this Agreement prematurely by serving not less than [2 months] written notice to the other party, provided such notice does not expire before the end of the [6th] month of the Term.

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3. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Tenancy Agreement as a deed/simple contract on the date first written below.

Landlord Execution

• Signature: ____________________________________________________
• Printed Name: [Landlord Full Name]
• Title / Capacity: [Landlord / Authorized Agent]
• Date: [Date]

Witness Signature (if executed as a deed):

• Witness Signature: ____________________________________________________
• Witness Name: [Witness Full Name]
• Witness Address: [Witness Address]

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Tenant 1 Execution

• Signature: ____________________________________________________
• Printed Name: [Tenant 1 Full Name]
• Date: [Date]

Witness Signature (if executed as a deed):

• Witness Signature: ____________________________________________________
• Witness Name: [Witness Full Name]
• Witness Address: [Witness Address]

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Tenant 2 Execution (If Applicable)

• Signature: ____________________________________________________
• Printed Name: [Tenant 2 Full Name]
• Date: [Date]

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4. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION & ENFORCEMENT GUIDE

1. Review and Verification: Complete all bracketed fields ([...]) with accurate legal data. Ensure the correct deposit scheme is selected and that the deposit does not exceed statutory caps.
2. Statutory Disclosures Issuance: Prior to or concurrently with signing, provide the Tenant with:
   • Current Gas Safety Certificate (CP12).
   • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
   • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating (Minimum E required unless exempt).
   • Government "How to Rent: The checklist for renting in England" guide.
   • Deposit Protection Scheme Prescribed Information.
3. Execution & Witnessing: Both parties must sign and date the document in the presence of an independent witness (recommended for enforceability).
4. Condition Inventory: Conduct a comprehensive photographic and written inventory report on or before the move-in date, signed by both parties to mitigate end-of-tenancy deposit disputes.