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ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT (ENGLAND)

Document Control

• Effective Date: [Insert Date]
• Version: 2024.1
• Jurisdiction: England and Wales
• Scope: Private Residential Tenancy

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

NOTICE: This document is a template provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice. Use of this document does not create an attorney-client relationship. Given the complexity of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended by the Housing Act 1996 and the Deregulation Act 2015), users are strongly advised to review this document with qualified legal counsel to ensure compliance with current statutory requirements, including but not limited to, the mandatory provision of the "How to Rent" guide, gas safety certificates, and EPC requirements.

1. PARTIES

Landlord: [Full Legal Name] of [Correspondence Address] ("the Landlord"). Tenant: [Full Legal Name(s)] of [Current Address] ("the Tenant").

2. PROPERTY

Premises: [Full Property Address including Postcode] ("the Property"). Included Items: [List furniture/appliances or state "as per Inventory Schedule attached"].

3. TERM

Fixed Term: Commencing on [Start Date] and ending on [End Date] ("the Term").

4. RENT & DEPOSIT

Rent: £[Amount] per [Week/Month], payable in advance on the [Day] of each period. Deposit: £[Amount] to be held in a Government-approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS/DPS/MyDeposits).

5. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

1. Payment: The Tenant shall pay the Rent promptly. Late payments may incur interest at 3% above the Bank of England base rate.
2. Use of Property: The Property shall be used solely as a private residence for the Tenant and listed occupants. Subletting or assignment is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from the Landlord.
3. Maintenance: The Tenant must keep the interior of the Property in good decorative order and report any structural damage or necessary repairs immediately. The Landlord is responsible for repairs under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
4. Access: The Landlord reserves the right to enter the Property for inspection or repairs, subject to 24 hours' prior written notice, except in emergencies.
5. Termination: This agreement may be terminated by the Landlord via a Section 21 notice (following the fixed term) or Section 8 notice (for breach of terms), subject to statutory notice periods.
6. Utilities: The Tenant is responsible for all utilities, Council Tax, and communication service charges.
7. Alterations: No structural alterations, redecoration, or permanent fixtures shall be made without the Landlord's express written consent.

6. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Landlord Signature: __________________________ Date: [Date] Print Name: [Name]

Tenant Signature: __________________________ Date: [Date] Print Name: [Name]

Witness Signature: _________________________ Date: [Date] Print Name: [Name]

7. EXECUTION GUIDE

• Statutory Compliance: Prior to execution, provide the Tenant with the current "How to Rent" guide, a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and the current Gas Safety Certificate.
• Deposit Protection: Within 30 days of receiving the deposit, the Landlord must place funds into a government-approved scheme and provide the Tenant with the "Prescribed Information."
• Execution: Ensure all named Tenants sign the document. If multiple tenants are named, include a "Joint and Several Liability" clause to ensure all parties are collectively and individually liable for the full rent and obligations.
• Record Keeping: Both parties must retain a signed, digital, or physical copy. For a PDF, ensure the file is flattened to prevent unauthorized post-signing edits.