Contractual (Common-Law) Tenancy Agreement

IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT AN ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT

This contractual (common-law) tenancy agreement is part of the Tenancy Builder.

Before using this agreement, please check its suitability by visiting:

Which tenancy to use -- England

Do Not Use This Agreement If:

• The tenancy is an assured shorthold tenancy (AST).

• The tenant will be a lodger, sharing facilities (e.g., kitchen, bathroom, or living room) with the landlord.

• The tenancy relates to an agricultural holding.

• The purpose is to grant the tenant a right to occupy the property for a holiday.

• The property will be used to run a business.

This Agreement May Be Suitable If:

• The annual rent exceeds £100,000.

• The tenant is not an individual (e.g., a company let).

• The property is not intended to be the tenant's only or principal home (but is not a holiday let).

• The property is in Greater London, and the rent is £1,000 or less per year.

• The property is outside Greater London, with rent of £250 or less per year.

• The dwelling includes premises licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on-site.

• The landlord is a Resident Landlord as defined in Schedule 1 of the Housing Act 1988.

• The tenancy includes more than two acres of agricultural land let with the dwelling.