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Assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs)

The most common form of tenancy is an AST. Most new tenancies are automatically this type.

A tenancy can be an AST if all of the following apply:

• the property you rent is private
• your tenancy started on or after 15 January 1989
• the property is your main accommodation
• your landlord does not live in the property

A tenancy cannot be an AST if:

• it began or was agreed before 15 January 1989
• the rent is more than 拢100,000 a year
• the rent is less than 拢250 a year (less than 拢1,000 in London)
• it鈥檚 a business tenancy or tenancy of licensed premises
• the property is a holiday let
• your landlord is a local council

Other tenancies

There are other tenancies that are not as common as ASTs, including:

Excluded tenancies or licences

You may have an excluded tenancy or licence if you lodge with your landlord and share rooms with them, like a kitchen or bathroom. You鈥檒l usually have less protection from eviction with this type of agreement.

Assured tenancies

Tenancies starting between 15 January 1989 and 27 February 1997 may be assured. You鈥檒l have increased protection from eviction with this type of agreement.

Regulated tenancies

Tenancies starting before 15 January 1989 may be regulated. You鈥檒l have increased protection from eviction and can apply for a 鈥榝air rent鈥�.