Tenancy Agreement AST

The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST) sometimes simply known as a Tenancy Agreement is the cornerstone of all ‘buy to let’ documentation. It grants a tenant the right to live in a domestic property for a fixed period of time (normally six months or a year) after which the tenancy will continue on a one month ‘rolling basis’ until notice to quit is served by either party. This document memorializes the agreement in writing and sets forth many important terms including the rental amount, the rental period, the rights and obligations of the landlord and the tenant. (continued ...)