Assured shorthold tenancy agreement

Landlords of a residential property in England can use this to create a fixed-term assured shorthold tenancy agreement. Specific clauses are included to cover gas, electrical and fire safety and building maintenance. It is suitable for both regular lettings and Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMO). The document deals with a landlord's requirement to use a Government-authorised Tenancy Deposit Protection scheme.

It's not suitable if the total rent payable is £100,000 or more per year or you intend to grant a tenancy for a fixed term of 3 years or more.

Note that landlords will be in breach of the law if they grant a new tenancy or renew or extend an existing tenancy, for a property that has an energy performance certificate rating of below E.

Important notice: The Renters' Rights Act will come into force on 1 May 2026. Among other significant changes, this will abolish the concept of fixed-term tenancies. In the meantime, you can continue to use this document to create a valid fixed-term agreement. However, be aware that on 1 May your tenancy will automatically convert to an assured periodic tenancy (e.g. month-to-month, or another period based on how often the agreement states that rent must be paid) with no defined end date. Any break clause included in this document, plus any clause you add to provide for a future increase in rent, will become void and unenforceable on 1 May. We will make appropriate amendments to this document in due course.