Tenancy agreements

Changes to tenancy agreements: The end of fixed-term assured tenancies

CHAPTER FOUR

The key changes to tenancy agreements

Fixed-term assured tenancies will be removed Assured shorthold tenancy agreements (ASTs) will disappear and every tenancy will become periodic.

Landlords will no longer be able to require a minimum initial commitment term (commonly six or 12 months)

Tenants will be able to give two months’ notice at any point, from day one of their tenancy

One month’s rent will be the maximum amount that can be required up front, so landlords will no longer be able to ask for several months’ rent in advance

Do you agree with the removal of fixed-term assured tenancies and the shift to periodic tenancies?

Yes, it offers more flexibility for tenants
No, it could lead to more instability for landlords
I’m not sure

Find out more in our blog, ‘How are rental tenancies changing?’.