Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)

An assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) is the usual type of residential tenancy agreement for renting residential property. In most situations, even if no formal written agreement exists an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) is the default position.

These pages set out the background to the AST, information on the landlord rights and tenant rights and how to end a tenancy. You can even download a free tenancy agreement.

Background When to use an AST? Basic principles The Property The Landlord The Agent The Tenant The Guarantor The Rent The Deposit The Term Signing the AST Ending a tenancy