Home Business Tenancy Agreements (England)
Home Business Tenancy Agreements (England Only)
Legally Compliant ASTs Permitting Home-Based Business Use
This document set includes Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements specifically designed to allow tenants to operate a home business from the rental property. Introduced under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (as amended in 2015), Home Business Tenancies maintain AST status while permitting limited business use. Ideal for furnished or unfurnished houses, flats, and bedsits in England, with added guarantees and compliance tools.
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Home Business Tenancy Agreements – ASTs Allowing Home-Based Enterprises (England)
Comprehensive Templates Supporting Residential Lettings with Business Use Provisions
This collection of Home Business Tenancy Agreements is specifically tailored for residential landlords in England who wish to permit tenants to operate a “home business” from the rental premises—while maintaining the legal framework of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST).
Traditionally, ASTs prohibit all business use. However, since October 2015, changes to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 have enabled a new form of tenancy—Home Business Tenancies—which allows specific, landlord-approved business activities without converting the agreement into a commercial lease or conferring business tenancy protections.
These templates are suitable for furnished and unfurnished properties including houses, flats, and bedsits, and include variations for rent inclusive/exclusive of outgoings. Off-season holiday lets are also covered. The pack includes guarantee and indemnity agreements for both individual and corporate guarantors.
Each agreement is written in plain English, with necessary legal terms explained, making them suitable for both professionals and lay landlords. All templates are provided in Word format for easy customisation.
To ensure landlords meet their legal obligations before and during the tenancy, this pack also supports use alongside our Pre-Tenancy Compliance Checklist and related resources in the Residential Landlord and Ownership Documents folder.
Please Note: These documents apply only in England. In Wales, ASTs have been replaced by standard occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Suitable alternatives are available in the Renting Homes Wales section.
✅ Key Features:
Specially drafted ASTs permitting landlord-approved home business use
Compliant with Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 amendments
Suitable for a variety of property types and furnishings
Off-season holiday property agreements included
Guarantees for both individuals and companies
Plain English drafting for ease of understanding
Editable and reusable formats
📄 Documents Included:
Home Business Tenancy Agreements:
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 – Off Season Holiday House
AST – Off Season Holiday Flat
Guarantee & Indemnity Templates:
Individual Guarantor Agreement
Corporate Guarantor Agreement
👤 Ideal For:
Landlords renting to remote workers, freelancers, or small business owners
Agents managing residential lets where tenants request business use
Legal or housing professionals seeking ASTs with clear business provisions
Make your property work for both living and livelihood.
With these Home Business Tenancy templates, landlords can confidently formalise tenancies that strike a balance between residential living and permitted business activity—without compromising legal standing or clarity.
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