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Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (UK)

Standard AST agreement for England and Wales with Section 21 compliance and deposit protection provisions.

About This Template

Comprehensive Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreement for residential properties in England and Wales. Fully compliant with current tenancy legislation including deposit protection requirements and Section 21 notice eligibility.

What's Included

Agreement Parties

Landlord, tenant, and property details with letting agent information if applicable

Tenancy Term

Start date, initial fixed term, and periodic tenancy provisions

Rent and Payment

Monthly rent, payment date, method, and rent review clauses

Deposit Protection

Deposit amount (5-6 weeks), protection scheme details, prescribed information

Tenant Responsibilities

Property care, permitted use, subletting restrictions, and tenant obligations

Landlord Responsibilities

Repair obligations, safety compliance, and statutory duties

Break Clauses

Optional break clause for both parties with notice periods

Termination

Section 8 and Section 21 provisions with notice requirements

Key Features

Section 21 compliant provisions
Deposit protection requirements met
5-6 week deposit cap enforced
Optional break clauses
Pet clause options
Fully editable DOCX format
Clause-by-clause guidance notes

Legal Disclaimer

This AST template reflects current England & Wales legislation as of publication date. Laws change - verify current requirements before use. Consider professional legal review. All templates from Leasense are reference documents only. We strongly recommend sourcing templates from official sources in your country and liaising with a legal professional before entering any legally binding agreement.

Template Details

Format:docx
File Size:52 KB
Last Updated:Mar 12, 2026
Location:United Kingdom
Property Type:Residential

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