Difference between AST & APT?

Sunny2

I have been renting this property for nearly 7 years on a AST. Each year, I received a new agreement and rent increase. In 2007, I did not agree to the rent increase until various works had been completed. This was duly done and I agreed to the rent increase and arranged monthly payment (although I haven't actually signed the agreement). However, this time, they sent me a section 13 (2) 'as amended by the Regulatory Reform (Assured Periodic Tenancies)'. What is the difference between AST & APT ? and if there is a difference what will it mean to me as a tenant? Hope you can help. Many thanks

clutton_2

how great to see a tenant actually reading and questioning their Agreement !! my best guess on this is that - as soon as an AST comes to the last date as per the Contract Term, and the tenant has not moved out, the tenancy stays in place, except it is now known as a Periodic Tenancy - i dont think this is anything sinister - but an agent dotting the i's and crossing the t's ......

subjecttocontract

In the absence of a new AST the correct process for notifying a rent increase is via a section 13 notice.

The main difference between an AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) and an SPT (Statutory Periodic Tenancy) is the notice periods. Normally once the term of the AST has expired it automatically becomes an SPT and the tenant is required to give 1 months notice and the landlord is required to give 2 months notice ending on a rent day.

Sunny2

Many thanks both. My original contract was 2 months notice, each way. Therefore, if I only have to give a month's notice, this might actually suit me better, when it comes the time to leave.