Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements (ASTs) – England

Description

Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) – Legal Templates for Residential Landlords in England
Standardised Tenancy Agreements for Furnished, Unfurnished, and Seasonal Lettings

Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) are the most common form of residential tenancy agreement in England. Used predominantly by private landlords, they provide a flexible arrangement where landlords can recover possession of their property—typically after six months—if the appropriate procedures are followed.

This document pack offers a comprehensive suite of professionally drafted AST templates, suitable for various types of residential lettings in England, including furnished and unfurnished houses, flats, and bedsits. Templates are provided in plain English, with legal terms explained where necessary, to ensure accessibility for landlords, agents, and tenants alike.

In addition to tenancy agreements, this collection includes legally robust guarantee and indemnity forms for both individual and corporate guarantors. Templates for holiday lets during off-season periods are also included, offering landlords seasonal flexibility.

To help ensure compliance with English housing law, the pack features a Pre-Tenancy Compliance Checklist and links to additional guidance and documentation in the Residential Landlord and Ownership folder. This helps landlords meet obligations around deposits, fees, safety checks, and statutory information disclosure before entering into a tenancy.

Please note: ASTs cannot be used in all situations. Common exclusions include company lets, high-value rentals (over £100,000 per year), second homes, and arrangements where the landlord shares the property (resident landlords). For such cases, separate Contractual Tenancy or Company Let templates are available.

With proposed changes under the Renters Reform Bill—including a shift from fixed-term to periodic tenancies—our team will continue to monitor legal developments and update templates accordingly.

✅ Key Features:
Covers most standard private lettings in England

AST templates for houses, flats, and bedsits (furnished/unfurnished)

Includes individual and corporate guarantee forms

Seasonal AST templates for holiday lets during off-peak periods

Accessible language with legal clarity

Editable Word documents for quick customisation

Pre-tenancy compliance checklist for legal readiness

📄 What’s Included:
Tenancy Agreement Templates:

AST – Furnished House

AST – Furnished Flat

AST – Unfurnished House

AST – Unfurnished Flat

AST – Furnished Bedsit (Rent Exclusive of Outgoings)

AST – Furnished Bedsit (Rent Inclusive of Outgoings)

AST – Unfurnished Bedsit (Rent Exclusive of Outgoings)

AST – Unfurnished Bedsit (Rent Inclusive of Outgoings)

AST – Holiday House Out of Season Letting

AST – Holiday Flat Out of Season Letting

Guarantees & Legal Support:

AST Guarantee and Indemnity (Individual Guarantor)

AST Guarantee and Indemnity (Corporate Guarantor)

Landlord’s Notice Proposing AST to Farm Worker Tenant (England)

👤 Ideal For:
Private residential landlords in England

Letting agents managing standard tenancies

Housing professionals requiring flexible AST formats

Landlords needing guarantees or off-season letting templates

⚖️ Why Use These Templates?
Formalise tenancy relationships with legally sound documentation

Reduce the risk of misunderstandings and legal disputes

Stay compliant with pre-tenancy and in-tenancy legal requirements

Tailor agreements for various property types and arrangements

Adapt easily to legal reforms, including Renters Reform Bill changes

Download Now – Clear, Legally Reliable AST Templates for Residential Lettings in England
The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Pack offers the flexibility, legal clarity, and ease of use required by today’s landlords. Ensure compliance, avoid costly mistakes, and maintain professional standards across your property portfolio.