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ASTs - what's the longest you can have?
earthmother
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Does anyone know whether there is a maximum term that an AST can be made for?
We currently have a 12 month contract, which has been renewed three times now (have been here a little under 3.5 years), so the landlord is obviously happy for us to be here, and we'd happily stay here forever as it suits us perfectly. But we would like a little more long-term security, so I wondered if it would be possible to ask for a longer AST next time around.
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We currently have a 12 month contract, which has been renewed three times now (have been here a little under 3.5 years), so the landlord is obviously happy for us to be here, and we'd happily stay here forever as it suits us perfectly. But we would like a little more long-term security, so I wondered if it would be possible to ask for a longer AST next time around.
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DFW Nerd no. 884 - Proud to [strike]be dealing with[/strike] have dealt with my debts
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I was reading a post on here just yesterday about a guy who had a 10 year AST....0
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i think its 3 years0
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my mates got 10 yearsYou're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on0
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earthmother wrote: »Does anyone know whether there is a maximum term that an AST can be made for?
We currently have a 12 month contract, which has been renewed three times now (have been here a little under 3.5 years), so the landlord is obviously happy for us to be here, and we'd happily stay here forever as it suits us perfectly. But we would like a little more long-term security, so I wondered if it would be possible to ask for a longer AST next time around.
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If there's a mortgage company involved they usually will only allow 12 months.0 -
Thank you all for you replies - it gives me something to go on.
I doubt there is a mortgage involved - the landlord (and family name) is well established in the area and this property was an inheritance for him rather than a purchase.
Is there any substantial diference between an AST and an AT? I don't want to rock the boat if asking for a longer term would cause him problems in any way.DFW Nerd no. 884 - Proud to [strike]be dealing with[/strike] have dealt with my debts0 -
earthmother wrote: »Is there any substantial diference between an AST and an AT? I don't want to rock the boat if asking for a longer term would cause him problems in any way.
This explains the differences http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/pdf/138289
As far as I can see Assured Tenancies are a thing of the past, all new tenancies are almost certain to be ASTs.0 -
how do i know!! ive no idea what im talkin about lol. prob a assured then hun:DIs that an Assured Shorthold Tenancy or an Assured Tenancy? I thought that ASTs were for a maximum of 2 years, any longer, they become Assured Tenancies, but I could be wrong, I often am
You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on0
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