Contractual (Non-Assured Shorthold) Tenancy Agreements (England)
Contractual (Non-Assured Shorthold) Tenancy Agreements (England Only)
For High-Value Lets, Second Homes, and Resident Landlord Scenarios
These professionally drafted Contractual Tenancy Agreement templates are used when a tenancy cannot qualify as an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) under English law. Ideal for high-rent properties, second homes, or resident landlords, these agreements formalise residential lets while offering flexibility in termination and clarity on compliance. Templates are available for both furnished and unfurnished properties, along with guarantee agreements for individuals and companies.
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Contractual (Non-AST) Tenancy Agreements – Residential Letting Where ASTs Do Not Apply (England)
Designed for Lettings Excluded from the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Regime
While Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) are the default for most residential lettings in England, there are specific circumstances in which a tenancy cannot be classified as an AST. In such cases, landlords must use a Contractual Tenancy Agreement, which falls outside of the Housing Act 1988 regime.
Typical exclusions from AST status include:
High-rent properties (over £100,000 annual rent)
Second homes or part-time residences (not the tenant’s only or principal home)
Lettings by resident landlords (where the landlord shares the premises)
Company tenants or other non-natural persons (covered in our Company Lets folder)
These Contractual Tenancies are not governed by statutory security of tenure protections, making it easier for landlords to regain possession. However, landlords must still comply with the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, which requires at least four weeks’ notice for termination.
Importantly, if a tenant’s circumstances change (e.g. they make the rental their principal home), a contractual tenancy can automatically convert into an AST. That’s why these templates include optional provisions normally found in ASTs, such as tenancy deposit protection clauses, forfeiture clauses, and grounds for possession under the Housing Act 1988.
This folder includes agreements for furnished and unfurnished houses and flats, as well as guarantee agreements for both individual and corporate guarantors. All documents are:
Drafted in plain English
Fully customisable in Word format
Designed to reduce the risk of legal disputes
Supported by our Pre-Tenancy Compliance Checklist and other practical landlord tools
📌 Note: These templates apply to England only. In Wales, tenancies are governed by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, and ASTs are replaced with standard occupation contracts. See our Renting Homes Wales folder for appropriate documentation.
✅ Documents Included:
Contractual Tenancy Agreement – Furnished House
Contractual Tenancy Agreement – Furnished Flat
Contractual Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished House
Contractual Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished Flat
Guarantee and Indemnity for Individual Guarantor
Guarantee and Indemnity for Corporate Guarantor
👤 Who Should Use These Agreements?
Landlords letting luxury/high-value properties
Homeowners letting a portion of their residence
Property managers handling non-primary residence lets
Legal professionals assisting with specialised residential tenancies
Formalising tenancies with these Contractual Tenancy Agreements ensures landlords retain control over their property while meeting essential legal requirements. Use this document set when standard AST templates don’t apply—but clear, professional terms still matter.
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