Types of Tenancy - Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies
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Verbal (Parol) Tenancies
Is it possible to have a verbal tenancy?
Can Term in Rent Book Create an Assured Tenancy?
Andrews & Andrews v Cunningham [2007] EWCA Civ 762 Waller, Wilson and Lawrence Collins
Requirement of Occupation as a Home
Although the case below about whether a dwelling was the tenant's main home applies to a statutory tenancy under the Rent Act 1977, the principal is worth noting for an assured shorthold tenancy (England) or occupation contract (Wales).
Give Tenants Longer Agreements, Says Consumer Group
A consumer watchdog is calling for buy to let landlords to give tenants with children longer rental agreements.
Letting to Minors (Under 18 Years Age)
An infant (a minor under 18 years of age) can't hold an estate in land. It is therefore not possible to grant an under 18 an assured shorthold tenancy [section 1(6) Law of Property Act 1925]
AST Threshold to Increase £100k
From 1 October 2010, the rent threshold for when a tenancy is an assured or assured shorthold will be increased from £25,000 to £100,000.
Caravan in Garden - AST?
If a caravan is placed in a landlord's garden, the appropriate tenancy may be an assured shorthold tenancy, but only if the caravan is fixed in some way, not moved, and the utilities (water, electric etc.) are never disconnected.
What is a Statutory Periodic Tenancy?
A statutory periodic tenancy is what happens to an assured or assured shorthold tenancy when the tenancy ends. One important note is that if the tenancy has a term to the effect that the tenancy continues as a periodic tenancy after the end of the fixed term, no statutory periodic tenancy arises because the tenancy does not "end" in this case.
Verbal (Parol) Tenancies
Is it possible to have a verbal tenancy?
Can Term in Rent Book Create an Assured Tenancy?
Andrews & Andrews v Cunningham [2007] EWCA Civ 762 Waller, Wilson and Lawrence Collins
Requirement of Occupation as a Home
Although the case below about whether a dwelling was the tenant's main home applies to a statutory tenancy under the Rent Act 1977, the principal is worth noting for an assured shorthold tenancy (England) or occupation contract (Wales).
Give Tenants Longer Agreements, Says Consumer Group
A consumer watchdog is calling for buy to let landlords to give tenants with children longer rental agreements.
Letting to Minors (Under 18 Years Age)
An infant (a minor under 18 years of age) can't hold an estate in land. It is therefore not possible to grant an under 18 an assured shorthold tenancy [section 1(6) Law of Property Act 1925]
AST Threshold to Increase £100k
From 1 October 2010, the rent threshold for when a tenancy is an assured or assured shorthold will be increased from £25,000 to £100,000.
Caravan in Garden - AST?
If a caravan is placed in a landlord's garden, the appropriate tenancy may be an assured shorthold tenancy, but only if the caravan is fixed in some way, not moved, and the utilities (water, electric etc.) are never disconnected.
What is a Statutory Periodic Tenancy?
A statutory periodic tenancy is what happens to an assured or assured shorthold tenancy when the tenancy ends. One important note is that if the tenancy has a term to the effect that the tenancy continues as a periodic tenancy after the end of the fixed term, no statutory periodic tenancy arises because the tenancy does not "end" in this case.
Verbal (Parol) Tenancies
Is it possible to have a verbal tenancy?
Can Term in Rent Book Create an Assured Tenancy?
Andrews & Andrews v Cunningham [2007] EWCA Civ 762 Waller, Wilson and Lawrence Collins
Requirement of Occupation as a Home
Although the case below about whether a dwelling was the tenant's main home applies to a statutory tenancy under the Rent Act 1977, the principal is worth noting for an assured shorthold tenancy (England) or occupation contract (Wales).
Related Forms
Written Statement of Terms - Verbal Tenancy
written statement of any term of the tenancy which is not evidenced in writing [section 20A Housing Act 1988]. A failure to provide such a written statement within 28 days is a criminal offence [section 20A(4)].
Document Checklist Confirmation
This simple form allows a landlord to insert details of documents provided (some are pre-populated but can be deleted). The tenant is asked to sign as confirmation they have received all the listed documents.
Assured Tenancy (Rarely Used)
Visit the Guild of Residential Landlords website today and use our Tenancy Builder to create and download your perfect assured tenancy agreement.
Ground 1 Landlords Only or Principal Notice
A ground 1 notice intends to allow possession on an "assured" tenancy. The landlord may seek the property back due to living in the property as the landlord's only or principal home.
Ground 2 Mortgage Notice
A ground 2 notice is to notify a tenant before a tenancy is granted that the rented property is subject to a mortgage
Ground 3 Holiday Let Notice
A landlord may serve this ground 3 notice before a tenancy commences notifying the tenant that the property is usually let as a holiday let.
Notice Tenancy is to be Assured and Not Assured Shorthold
This is for use with your tenancy agreement, and it is simply a notice stating that the tenancy will not be an assured shorthold tenancy.
Written Statement of Terms - Verbal Tenancy
written statement of any term of the tenancy which is not evidenced in writing [section 20A Housing Act 1988]. A failure to provide such a written statement within 28 days is a criminal offence [section 20A(4)].
Document Checklist Confirmation
This simple form allows a landlord to insert details of documents provided (some are pre-populated but can be deleted). The tenant is asked to sign as confirmation they have received all the listed documents.
Assured Tenancy (Rarely Used)
Visit the Guild of Residential Landlords website today and use our Tenancy Builder to create and download your perfect assured tenancy agreement.
Ground 1 Landlords Only or Principal Notice
A ground 1 notice intends to allow possession on an "assured" tenancy. The landlord may seek the property back due to living in the property as the landlord's only or principal home.
Ground 2 Mortgage Notice
A ground 2 notice is to notify a tenant before a tenancy is granted that the rented property is subject to a mortgage
Ground 3 Holiday Let Notice
A landlord may serve this ground 3 notice before a tenancy commences notifying the tenant that the property is usually let as a holiday let.
Notice Tenancy is to be Assured and Not Assured Shorthold
This is for use with your tenancy agreement, and it is simply a notice stating that the tenancy will not be an assured shorthold tenancy.
Written Statement of Terms - Verbal Tenancy
written statement of any term of the tenancy which is not evidenced in writing [section 20A Housing Act 1988]. A failure to provide such a written statement within 28 days is a criminal offence [section 20A(4)].
Document Checklist Confirmation
This simple form allows a landlord to insert details of documents provided (some are pre-populated but can be deleted). The tenant is asked to sign as confirmation they have received all the listed documents.
Assured Tenancy (Rarely Used)
Visit the Guild of Residential Landlords website today and use our Tenancy Builder to create and download your perfect assured tenancy agreement.
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Forms and Templates
Guild subscribers can download from our selection of around 150 forms an unlimited number of times. The popular forms are regularly updated as and when necessary.
Electronic Signatures and Remote Signing
Tenancy Builder has fully integrated digital signing with just a few clicks, the system will automatically send to all parties for electronic signing.
Tenancy Builder - Download Tenancy Agreements
The Tenancy Builder allows you to create assured shorthold tenancy with ease. Fully integrated electronic signing.
Which Tenancy to Use
Use the which tenancy to use wizard to determine which tenancy best suits your needs.
Forms and Templates
Guild subscribers can download from our selection of around 150 forms an unlimited number of times. The popular forms are regularly updated as and when necessary.
Electronic Signatures and Remote Signing
Tenancy Builder has fully integrated digital signing with just a few clicks, the system will automatically send to all parties for electronic signing.
Tenancy Builder - Download Tenancy Agreements
The Tenancy Builder allows you to create assured shorthold tenancy with ease. Fully integrated electronic signing.
Which Tenancy to Use
Use the which tenancy to use wizard to determine which tenancy best suits your needs.
Forms and Templates
Guild subscribers can download from our selection of around 150 forms an unlimited number of times. The popular forms are regularly updated as and when necessary.
Electronic Signatures and Remote Signing
Tenancy Builder has fully integrated digital signing with just a few clicks, the system will automatically send to all parties for electronic signing.
Tenancy Builder - Download Tenancy Agreements
The Tenancy Builder allows you to create assured shorthold tenancy with ease. Fully integrated electronic signing.