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6 month shorthold tenancy agreement

beany
beany Posts: 349 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi, didn't know where to post this so hope this is ok.
I have just bought a buy to let property and need a 6month shorthold tenancy agreement
I wondered if anyone could let me have a copy,
Thanks
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  • garysletters
    garysletters Posts: 193 Forumite
    AST's can vary greatly from property to property. you can get standard ones from WHSmiths (i think) very cheaply. They also include guidelines on legalities etc.

    goto https://www.rla.org.uk website. They have copies you can download from their site. (not sure if you have to be a member). But they also have loads of information if your a first timer.
    Anything I write is based on my opinion only. Before acting upon any advice from anyone on a forum further professional advice should be sought.
  • garysletters
    garysletters Posts: 193 Forumite
    I just checked, you do have to be a member.
    Anything I write is based on my opinion only. Before acting upon any advice from anyone on a forum further professional advice should be sought.
  • dougk_2
    dougk_2 Posts: 1,403 Forumite
    Suggest you but the book "renting your properties for dummies".

    It has asample AST in there and lots of other useful information (some makes you think!)

    You can buy it online from Amazon
  • beany
    beany Posts: 349 Forumite
    garysletters wrote:
    I just checked, you do have to be a member.

    Thanks, just looked they charge £75 a year for membership.
    Think I'll have a look at "renting your properties for dummies".

    Thank you for your suggestions
  • fast_track
    fast_track Posts: 78 Forumite
    Ring your town hall - they should have advice for landlords - the DTI (I think ) also do a booklet
  • securityman
    securityman Posts: 490 Forumite
    As Gary said, "WHSimith", I got 1 for 5 pounds then copyed it.
  • JanCee
    JanCee Posts: 1,241 Forumite
    Further to the above posts, you can buy these from any stationers. I even saw them in Tesco the other day. You have to choose between furnished or unfurnished and provide a copy to each tenant as well as keeping a copy for yourself. Hope that helps.
  • slater14
    slater14 Posts: 88 Forumite
    Beany,

    NOTE - you want an 'ASSURED' SHORTHOLD TENANCY agreement.

    Be very careful which tenancy agreement you get as anything other than an AST could mean you have less grounds for eviction.
  • thaylock
    thaylock Posts: 234 Forumite
    beany,

    If you post your email address I will send you a copy of a tenancy agreement I use.
  • roger56
    roger56 Posts: 478 Forumite
    Do make sure any contract you use complies with the regulations.
    Go here for a useful leaflet on Unfair Tenancy Terms:
    http://www.oft.gov.uk/Consumer/Unfair+terms+in+contracts/guidance.htm

    It may save problems later. If your contract contains unfair terms then you cannot rely on them in any dispute.
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