ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT
THIS TENANCY AGREEMENT SHALL START ON THE ________ day of ________________, ________.
BY AND BETWEEN: THE PARTIES
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(individually and collectively the "Landlord")
AND
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(individually and collectively the "Tenant")
(individually the "Party" and collectively the "Parties")
The Landlord shall lease the premises to the Tenant in accordance with the provisions that follow:
A. This is an agreement for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy as defined under Section 19A of the Housing Act 1988 as amended or as supplemented by any other applicable and relevant laws.
B. As the owner of the residential property let under this Tenancy Agreement, the Landlord is entitled to grant this tenancy.
1. The Parties agree to the following:
The Landlord shall let the property to the Tenant and the Tenant shall take the tenancy of the house.
The property is located at _________ (the "Property") and shall be used as residential premises only.
2. Pets are not allowed on the Property without the prior written permission of the Landlord. The Landlord may revoke it at any time as long as a (30) days notice is given to the Tenant.
3. The Landlord does not permit smoking on the Property. This prohibition applies to the Tenant and any of the Tenant's guests or visitors.
4. This Tenancy Agreement shall commence on _________ and shall end on _________ (the "Term").
5. A new month-to-month tenancy shall be created between the Landlord and the Tenant, subject to all the original terms and conditions of this Agreement, if the Parties do not end this tenancy before the expiry term. This month-to-month tenancy shall terminate with the Landlord's notice to the Tenant, as required under the applicable legislation of England (the "Act").
6. In accordance with this provision, the rent for the Property is £_________ per month (the "Rent").
7. The Tenant shall pay the rent in advance, on the _________ of each month. This rent amount shall be paid to the Landlord for the complete Term of this Tenancy Agreement at _________ by:
8. The Tenant may be charged by the Landlord a late payment fee as an additional amount for each day that the Rent is late. This fee shall not be charged until the grace period expires and shall not exceed the maximum permitted under the Act.
9. The Landlord and its agents may enter the Property at reasonable times to carry out inspections or make repairs. The Landlord and its agents shall also have the right to show the Property to prospective tenants or purchasers.
10. The Landlord shall give the Tenant written permission before the Tenant can do any of the following:
a. apply any material, or insert nails or hooks in the walls or ceilings, except for small picture hooks.
b. paint or redecorate, or in any way significantly alter the appearance of the Property.
c. perform structural alterations.
d. use waterbed(s).
e. change the amount of power used on the Property.
f. install additional electrical wiring.
g. place or expose any placard, notice, or sign for any purpose.
h. affix any radio or TV antenna to or near the Property.
UTILITIES AND OTHER CHARGES
11. The Tenant shall be responsible for paying all utilities.
12. The Tenant is hereby advised that the Landlord shall not insure any of the Tenant's property for damage or loss.
13. The Landlord will be informed by the Tenant of any prolonged absence from the Property. The Landlord considers a prolonged absence to be any absence from the Property of (28) days or more. Further, the Tenant shall take all measures necessary to secure the Property before an absence from the Property occurs, and shall also be responsible for taking the appropriate measures to prevent frost or flood damage.
14. The Landlord may end the tenancy by serving on the Tenant a Notice to Quit if the Tenant ceases to occupy the Property as a principal home. The Landlord shall have such right even if the Tenant intends to return to the Property and live in it as its principal home.
15. The Landlord shall have the right to apply for a court order for possession of the Property if the Tenant abandons the Property and the Landlord has no certainty if the Tenant plans to return.
16. If the Landlord deems that the Tenant has abandoned the Property and that, as a result of such action, the Property is under any risk of suffering damage, then the Landlord may enter the Property to secure the Property or carry out any emergency repairs. If the Tenant has changed the locks of the Property, the Landlord shall require such Tenant to provide the Landlord with a new key or access to the Property.
17. If there an is implied or actual surrender of the Property by the Tenant, the Landlord may, at its option, enter the Property by any means without being liable for any prosecution for such entering, and without becoming liable to the Tenant for damages or for any payment of any kind whatever, and may, at the Landlord's discretion, as agent for the Tenant, let the Property, or any part of the Property, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term, and may receive and collect all rent payable under such letting, and, at the Landlord's option, hold the Tenant liable for any difference between the Rent that would have been payable under this Agreement during the balance of the unexpired term, if this Agreement had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized by the Landlord by means of the letting. Implied surrender will be deemed if the Tenant has left the keys behind or where the Tenant has ceased to occupy the Property and clearly does not intend to return.
18. If the Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the Property and the Tenant has left some belongings on the Property, the Landlord will store the Tenant's possessions with reasonable care for a reasonable period of time, taking into consideration the value of the items and the cost to store them. Once the cost of storage is greater than the value of the items, such items may be disposed of by the Landlord.
19. This Agreement shall be governed, construed, and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and the Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
20. If any provision of this Agreement is in conflict with the the Act, the Act shall prevail. In any such circumstance, those provisions of the Agreement in conflict with the Act shall be amended or eliminated as necessary to comply with the Act. Further, any and all provisions required by the Act shall be part of this Agreement. Lastly, the remaining provisions shall not be affected by such provision and will continue to be valid and enforceable.
21. This Agreement may only be modified or amended in writing if it is executed by the Parties.
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
22. The Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, sublet the Property, or grant any concession or licence to use the Property or any part thereof. If the Tenant takes any such action, the Landlord shall render those actions void and automatically terminate this Agreement.
23. The Landlord may end this Agreement by giving the Tenant appropriate notice if the Property suffers any damage and the Landlord decides not to rebuild or repair the Property.
24. The Landlord shall be promptly notified by the Tenant of any damage that may affect the normal use of the Property.
25. The Tenant shall keep the Property in good repair and condition.
26. The Tenant shall not engage in any illegal activity on the Property.
27. The Parties shall comply with health, sanitation, fire, housing, and safety standards in accordance with the law.
28. The Landlord will be informed by the Tenant of any prolonged absence from the Property. The Landlord considers a prolonged absence to be any absence from the Property of (28) consecutive days or more. Further, the Tenant shall arrange for an inspection to be done by a competent person while the Tenant is absent. Lastly, the Tenant shall take all measures necessary to secure the Property before an absence from the Property occurs and shall also be responsible for taking the appropriate measures to prevent frost or flood damage.
29. The Tenant shall quit and surrender the Property in as good state and condition as when the Tenant took possession of the Property at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
30. The Tenant agrees to obey all rules and regulations implemented by the Landlord which are reasonable, regarding the use and care of the Property and the building, including any car park and common parts or shared facilities provided for the use of the Tenant.
TERMINATION OF TENANCY
31. The Tenancy may be terminated by the Landlord under any ground provided by the Act after serving notice on the Tenant. Further, the Landlord may serve such notice to terminate the tenancy at the expiry of the tenancy (a Section 21 notice to quit), if the Tenant has not complied with any of the obligations set under this Agreement (e.g. a Section 8 notice seeking possession), or for any other ground provided in the Act (such as the Landlord seeking to live on the property again).
32. For any matter relating to this tenancy, the Tenant may be contacted at the Property or through the phone number below:
a. Name: _________.
b. Phone: _________.
c. Email address: _________.
33. For any matter relating to this tenancy, whether during or after this tenancy has been terminated, the Landlord's address for notice is:
a. Name: _________.
b. Address: _________.
The contact information for the Landlord is:
a. Phone: _________.
b. Email address: _________.
34. The Parties may change their respective addresses for notice under this Agreement by providing written notice of such fact.
35. The Landlord may waive the Tenant's failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement. However, any such waiver of the Tenant's non-compliance shall not apply to subsequent defaults.
36. This Agreement will extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assignees, as the case may be, of each Party to this Agreement. All covenants are to be construed as conditions of this Agreement.
37. Where there is more than one Tenant executing this Agreement, all Tenants are jointly and severally liable for each other's acts, omissions, and liabilities pursuant to this Agreement.
38. Locks may not be added or changed without the prior written agreement of both Parties, or unless the changes are made in compliance with the Act.
39. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original.
40. This Agreement will constitute the entire agreement between the Parties.
41. The Tenant agrees to give access to the Landlord or its agents to the Property for the purpose of displaying signs to sell or let the Property. Such access may be granted at reasonable times.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement was executed by the Landlord and the Tenant on this ________ day of ________________, 20____.
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The Tenants acknowledge receiving a duplicate copy of this Agreement signed by the Tenants and the Landlord on the _____ day of ____________, 20____.
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