What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (“AST”)?

28/01/2025

An AST is a type of rental agreement between a landlord and a tenant, and it is the most common form of rental tenancy. It is a legally binding agreement setting out the tenant’s right to occupy the property. Therefore, the tenant does not own the property. Most new tenancies are automatically this type.

A tenancy can be an AST if all the following apply:

  • the landlord is a private landlord or housing association;
  • the tenancy started on or after 15 January 1989;
  • the property is the tenants’ main accommodation; and
  • the landlord does not live in the property.
28/01/2025
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