Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Types of Tenancy Agreements

There are three types of tenancy agreements used between tenants and landlords
  1. Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)
  2. Assured Tenancy
  3. Regulated or ‘Protected’ Tenancy
Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)
This type of tenancy agreement is used while renting private properties. The agreement is arranged for six months period or somewhat longer like twelve months. The tenant and landlord can negotiate the sum of rent and the tenant has the right to challenge high rent or change the agreed rent.  A property may be subjected to an AST only if it is an accommodation and the landlord doesn’t live in it.

A housing association or a housing trust uses Assured tenancy agreement for properties. This type of tenancy is beneficial and secure for those who want to live in property for a long duration while complying with the terms of the agreement.

Regulated or ‘Protected’ Tenancy
This tenancy agreement type offers the tenant the highest level of protection against eviction and increased rent

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  2. The Protected tenancy agreements should be enforced by Regulatory Authorities because they ensure maximum protection for tenants. Nice sharing, Thanks

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