Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and Inventory_ Rev 10

Lead Tenant :Name ,ID & Passport ,Tenant right to rent

Telephone

Email

ID & Passport no

Tenant's right to rent

Tenant Credit Check

Tenant Rent Guarantor

Tenant Deposit

Payslips

Bank Statment (Proof of Funds, money )

The tenant has a copy of the How to rent checklist when they start renting from you (you can email it to them) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/model-agreement-for-a-shorthold-assured-tenancy

Ask for advice if there is anything you are not sure about. You can get this for free from Citizens Advice, citizensadvice.org.uk or Shelter, tinyurl.com/shelter-housing-advice<br>

Section C: Tenant’s obligations. Guidance Note: Joint and several liabilities.<br>Joint and several liability means that where there are two or more tenants or landlords under this agreement, all of the named tenants or landlords will be ‘jointly and severally liable’ for the tenants’ or landlords’ obligations. That means, for example, the landlord can take legal action against any or all of the tenants for any breach of the agreement by any of them. This means each tenant is also responsible for their fellow tenants’ share of the rent and other obligations.Your responsibilities. You should give your landlord access to the property to inspect it or carry out repairs. Take good care of the property, for example, turn off the water at the mains if you’re away in cold weather. Pay the agreed rent, even if repairs are needed or you’re in dispute with your landlord. Pay other charges as agreed with the landlord, for example, Council Tax or utility bills. Repair or pay for any damage caused by you, your family or friends. Your landlord has the right to take legal action to evict you if you do not meet your responsibilities. Your landlord can evict you if you fall behind with your rent - you could lose your home. The cost of repairing, decorating or cleaning the Property or the Contents so they are to the same standard as at the commencement of the Tenancy (reasonable wear and tear excepted).

Tenants have received the new guide from the government

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guide-to-the-renters-reform-bill

https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3462

Together with the Contents as specified in the Inventory dated:

The number of permitted occupiers.The maximum number of people permitted to occupy the Property is:

Contract assured shorthold tenancies Term A FIXED TERM of 12 months commencing

Inspection monthly or quarterly by the Landlord is required to check the property is safe maintained

Rent is payable Monthly, and should be paid a minimum of 1 day before the month begins, with direct debit

Landlord is allowed to rent the property

Tenants are not allowed to subletting the property ,landlord to take legal action against you

The property’s Energy Performance Certificate is available for tenants ,see section 3# Certificates Safety Equipment

The government’s ‘How to rent guide copy is available for tenants, press the link attached https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent

A current gas safety certificate for the property is available for tenants, see section 3# Certificates Safety Equipment

No pets allowed in the hose

Pets allowed in the hose

No smoking inside the house

Keeping a bike in a designated area only, and do not obstruct the safety equipment like Gas Meter, Electricity Panels,Water Supply, Fron Door

Parking on the road

Note: The cost of repairing, decorating or cleaning the Property or the Contents so they are to the same standard as at the commencement of the Tenancy (reasonable wear and tear excepted).

Council Tax

Water charges, Gas, Electricity, Television Licence, Telephone, Broadband, Other

*Note: All Tenants will be jointly and severally liable for the Tenant’s obligations contained within this Agreement. In the event of nonpayment of Rent and/or other breach of the Agreement, any individual Tenant or group of Tenants may be pursued. This means that legal action may be brought against any one or any group of the Tenants. Notice to leave by any individual Tenant will also end the tenancy for all Tenants. The group of Tenants shall be known collectively as ‘The Tenant’ throughout this Agreement. The Particulars The Landlord lets the Property and the Contents to the Tenant at the Rent for the Tenancy Period on the standard letting terms set out in this Agreement as varied or supplemented by any special letting terms. 1. Tenant’s Obligations The Tenant hereby agrees with the Landlord as follows: 1.1 Any obligation upon the Tenant under this Agreement to do or not to do anything shall also require the Tenant not to permit or allow any visitor to do or not to do the same thing. Rent and Charges 1.2 To pay the Rent at the times and in the manner specified in The Particulars whether or not it has been formally demanded. 1.3 To pay the Utility, Council Tax (or similar charge which replaces it) and Charges for Services as specified in The Particulars. 1.4 To pay to the Landlord all costs and expenses, on an indemnity basis, incurred by the Landlord in: 1.4.1 The recovery from the Tenant of any Rent or any other money which is in arrears. 1.4.2 The enforcement of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 1.4.3 The service of any notice relating to the breach by the Tenant of any of the Tenant’s obligations under this Agreement whether or not the same shall result in court proceedings. 1.4.4 The cost of any Bank or other charges incurred by the Landlord if any cheque written by the Tenant is dishonoured or if any standing order payment is withdrawn by the Tenant’s bankers. 1.4.5 The cost of repairing, decorating or cleaning the Property or the Contents so they are to the same standard as at the commencement of the Tenancy (reasonable wear and tear excepted). 1.4.6 Any other monies owed by the Tenant to the Landlord. 1.4.7 Compensation for the breach of any terms of this agreement. Use of the Property 1.5 To occupy the Property as the Tenant’s only or principal home. 1.6 Not to assign or sublet or part with or share possession of the Property or any part of it, or to allow the Property to be occupied by more than the maximum Number of Permitted Occupiers, without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). 1.7 Not to carry on in the Property any trade profession or business or receive paying guests or exhibit any poster or notice board so as to be visible from the exterior of the Property or use the Property for any other purpose other than a private residence for the Tenant and (if a Garage or Parking Space is specified in the Particulars) for the storage of a private motor car. 1.8 Not to use the Property for any immoral, illegal or improper purposes. 1.9 To use the Property carefully and properly and not to damage it. 1.10 Not to do or permit to be done on the Property anything that may reasonably be considered to be a nuisance or annoyance to the Landlord or the owner or occupiers of any adjoining property. 1.11 Not to make any noise or play any radio television audio equipment or musical instrument in or about the Property so as to cause nuisance to neighbours or other adjoining residents or people in the immediate area. 1.12 Not to change the supplier of the Utilities and Services as specified in The Particulars without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). 1.13 Not to tamper, interfere with, alter, or add to, the installations or meters relating to the supply of such Services to the Property. This includes the installation of any pre-payment meter. 1.14 Not to bring into the Property any furniture or furnishings and other personal effects that do not meet the required safety standards. 1.15 Not to obstruct the common parts of the Building or any Shared Facilities or keep or leave anything in them. 1.16 Not to smoke or to permit a visitor to smoke tobacco or any other substance in the Property without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). 1.17 Not to keep any dangerous or inflammable goods, materials, or substances in or on the Property apart from those required for general household use. 1.18 Not to install, take into, use or keep in, the property any heater or like object which requires paraffin or other gaseous fuel, and not to burn candles in the Property without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonable withheld). 1.19 Not to keep any animals, reptiles, insects, rodents or birds at the premises without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). If permission is given, the Tenant may be asked to pay an additional amount towards the Deposit. 1.20 Not to block or cause any blockage to the drains and pipes, gutters and channels in or about the Property. 1.21 Not to bring in to the Property any electrical equipment which does not comply with relevant UK electrical regulations. 1.22 To take all reasonable precautions to prevent damage occurring to any pipes or other installation in the Property that may be caused by frost, provided the pipes and other installations were adequately insulated at the start of the tenancy. 1.23 To take all reasonable precautions to prevent condensation by keeping the Property adequately ventilated and heated. Leaving the Property Empty 1.24 To advise the Landlord, by giving reasonable written notice, if the Tenant intends being absent from the Property for more than 14 days and provide actual dates the Property will be unoccupied. For any absence over 28 days the Tenant may agree that the Landlord should have access during the period to keep the Property insured and to take reasonable precautions to mitigate damage. Condition of the Property 1.25 Unless written comments or amendments are received by the Landlord within 14 days of Tenancy commencement the Tenant acknowledges that the Inventory attached hereto and forming part of this Agreement is a true and accurate record of the Property and the Contents, including their condition, at the beginning of the Tenancy. 1.26 Not to damage the Property or make any alteration in or addition to it or the electrical or plumbing system. 3 4 1.27 Not to decorate or change the style or colour of the decoration whether it be internal or external, nor to erect any aerial or satellite dish without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). 1.28 To keep the interior of the Property and the Contents in the same condition, cleanliness, repair and decoration, as at the start of the Tenancy with allowance for fair wear and tear. 1.29 Not to remove any of the Contents from the Property without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). 1.30 To clean the windows of the Property, (where access is possible,) as often as necessary. 1.31 To wash or clean the curtains hanging in such windows, only as agreed with the Landlord in writing. 1.32 To keep the Garden in the same character; weed free and in good order and to cut the grass at reasonable intervals during the growing season. 1.33 To notify the Landlord as soon as reasonably possible, having regard to the urgency of the matter, of any defect in the Property which comes to the Tenant’s attention. 1.34 Where the Property includes Shared Facilities, to take proper care of the Contents and clean as appropriate after use. 1.35 To replace any light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses or batteries, promptly and when necessary. Waste and Refuse 1.36 To keep the exterior free from rubbish and place all refuse containers etc. in the allocated space for collection on the day for collection. 1.37 To undertake disposal of refuse by placing refuse in the receptacles provided and in particular comply with any local authority recycling policy by using the correct containers provided for that purpose. In the case of any dustbins to ensure that all general rubbish that cannot be recycled is placed and kept inside a plastic bin liner before placing in such dustbin. Letters and Notices 1.38 To forward any notice, order, proposal or legal proceedings affecting the Property or its boundaries to the Landlord promptly upon receipt of any notice, order, proposal or legal proceedings. 1.39 To forward all correspondence addressed to the Landlord at the Property to the Landlord within a reasonable time. Access to the Property 1.40 To permit the Landlord or other persons authorised by them at all reasonable times after giving the Tenant at least twenty-four hours written notice (except in an emergency): 1.40.1 To enter the Property to examine the state and condition of the Property and Contents and to carry out repairs or maintenance to the Property or Contents and afford them all facilities so to do. 1.40.2 To enter and view the Property with prospective occupiers during the last two months of the tenancy. Notice to Repair 1.41 If the Landlord gives the Tenant any written notice to remedy a defect, for which the Tenant is responsible, the Tenant shall carry out the repair within one month of the date of the given notice. Key and Alarm Codes 1.42 The Tenant agrees that the Landlord shall hold a set of keys and that the Tenant shall not install or change the door locks or alarm codes, without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). 1.43 Not to have any keys cut for the locks to the Property without the express written permission of the Landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). Tenant’s Possessions 1.44 The Tenant is strongly advised to take out insurance with a reputable insurer for the Tenant’s possessions as such possessions will not be covered by any insurance effected by the Landlord. At the End of the Tenancy 1.45 At the end of the Tenancy the Tenant agrees to: 1.45.1 Give up the Property with vacant possession. 1.45.2 Give up the Property and the Contents in the same state of cleanliness, condition and decoration as it was at the commencement of the Tenancy (reasonable wear and tear excepted) and pay for the repair or replacement of those items damaged or lost during the Tenancy which were the Tenant’s responsibility in this Agreement. 1.45.3 Leave the Contents in the respective positions that they occupied at the commencement of the Tenancy. 1.45.4 Return any linen, blankets and towels that may be provided, freshly washed and clean. 1.45.5 Return all keys to the Landlord and pay reasonable costs of having new locks fitted and new keys cut in the event that not all keys are returned to the Landlord. 1.46 Any goods or personal effects belonging to the Tenant or members of the Tenant’s household which shall not have been removed from the property within 28 days after the expiry or sooner termination of the tenancy shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Provided the Landlord has given written notice to the Tenant, or where the Tenant cannot be found after reasonable steps have been taken to trace the Tenant, the Landlord can dispose of such goods as they think appropriate. 1.47 To allow the Landlord to erect a reasonable number of ‘for sale’ or ‘to let’ signs at the Property during the last two months of the Tenancy. 1.48 The Tenant should be present during any inspection of the Property upon check out, to be carried out by or on behalf of the Landlord. 2. Landlord’s Obligations The Landlord hereby agrees with the Tenant as follows: 2.1 The Landlord shall arrange for the Property and Contents (not the Tenant’s possessions) to be insured under a comprehensive insurance policy and use all reasonable effort to arrange for any damage caused by an insured risk to be remedied as soon as is practicable, and to refund to the Tenant any Rent paid for any period in which the Property is uninhabitable or inaccessible as a result of such damage, unless the insurers refuse to pay out the policy monies because of anything the Tenant has done or failed to do in breach of the Tenant’s Obligations under this Agreement. 2.2 To pay all assessments and outgoings in respect of the Property, which are the responsibility of the Landlord. 2.3 To allow the Tenant to quietly possess and enjoy the Property during the Tenancy without interruption from the Landlord, (not withstanding Clause 1.40 in this Agreement). 2.4 To ensure that gas appliances supplied by the Landlord comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and that a copy of the Gas Safety Check Certificate will be given to the Tenant at the commencement of the Tenancy. 2.5 To ensure that all the furniture and equipment within the Property supplied by the Landlord complies with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended in 1993. 2.6 To carry out promptly any repairs which are the Landlord’s responsibility. 3. Interest on Rent Arrears 3.1 The Tenant shall pay interest at the rate of 4% above the base lending rate of Barclays Bank Plc upon any Rent or other monies due under this Agreement which is more than 14 days in arrears in respect of the date from when it became due to the date of payment. 4. Termination 4.1 If there is a breach of any of this Agreement by the Tenant the Landlord may serve notice in accordance with Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended). 4.2 If the Rent or any part shall be in arrears for at least 21 days after it shall have become due (whether legally demanded or not) or if there shall be a breach of any of this Agreement by the Tenant, the Landlord may re-enter the Property (subject to the Landlord obtaining a Court Order for Possession) and immediately thereon the Tenancy shall terminate without prejudice. Landlords Right of Termination 4.3 The Landlord is entitled to terminate this Tenancy for these reasons (including by Service of Notice in accordance with Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended), as defined above): 4.3.1 Any installment of rent not received in full within 14 days of day due when the landlord formally demands it, after it has fallen due; 4.3.2 Or if the tenant fails to comply with any of the Tenants Obligations under this agreement; 4.3.3 Or if the Tenant becomes bankrupt; 4.3.4 Or an Interim Receiver of the Property is appointed; 4.3.5 Or if the Tenant (without making prior arrangements in writing with the Landlord) leaves the property vacant or unoccupied for more than 3 weeks. Effect of Termination 4.4 Termination of this Tenancy Agreement ends the Tenancy but does not release the Tenant from any outstanding obligations. 4.5 If the Tenancy is a Fixed Term Tenancy, the Landlord may serve on the Tenant at least 2 months notice in writing under Section 21(1)(b) of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended) to expire on the last day of the Fixed Term. 4.6 If the Tenancy has become a statutory Periodic Tenancy it may be terminated by: 4.6.1 The Landlord serving the Tenant at least two months notice in writing under Section 21 (4) (a) of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended) and expiring on the last day of a rental period of the Tenancy. 4.6.2 The Tenant giving written notice of at least four weeks and expiring on the last day of a rental period of the Tenancy. 5. The Deposit 5.1 If a deposit is taken it will be held and returned under the terms of one of the Tenancy Deposit Schemes detailed below: Tenancy Deposit Solutions Limited (TDSL) trading as my|deposits This is an insurance based scheme. The Landlord shall hold the deposit within the terms of the scheme. Any interest earned on the Deposit shall be retained by the Landlord and used to cover administration costs. The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) This is known as the Custodial scheme. The scheme shall hold the deposit within the terms of the scheme. The Landlord shall retain any interest earned on monies properly deducted from the Deposit as specified in Clause 5.3 of this Agreement. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme run by The Dispute Service Limited (TDS) This is an insurance based scheme. The Landlord shall hold the deposit within the terms of the scheme. Any interest earned on the Deposit shall be retained by the Landlord and used to cover administration costs. 5.2 The Deposit shall be returned to the Tenant (less any deductions properly made) within 5 working days of the end of the Tenancy, upon vacant possession of the Property and return of the keys, if the Tenant has kept to all the agreements and conditions within this Agreement. 5.3 Monies shall properly be deducted from the Deposit in respect of all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Landlord (including but not limited to the costs and fees of the Landlord’s solicitors and other professional advisors) in respect of: 5.3.1 The recovery from the Tenant of any Rent or any other money which is in arrears. 5.3.2 The enforcement of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 5.3.3 Compensation in respect of the Tenant’s use and occupation in the event that the Tenant fails to vacate the Property on the due date. 5.3.4 The service of any notice relating to the breach by the Tenant of any of the Tenant’s obligations under this Agreement whether or not the same shall result in court proceedings. 5.3.5 The cost of any Bank or other charges incurred by the Landlord if any cheque written by the Tenant is dishonoured or if any standing order payment is withdrawn by the Tenant’s bankers. 5.3.6 The cost of repairing, decorating or cleaning the Property or the Contents so they are to the same standard as at the commencement of the Tenancy (reasonable wear and tear excepted). 5.3.7 Any other monies owed by the Tenant to the Landlord. 5.3.8 Compensation for the breach of any terms of this agreement. 5.4 If the Deposit shall be insufficient the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord such additional sums as shall be required to cover all costs, charges and expenses properly due. 5 5 6 6. Notices 6.1 The Landlord gives notice to the Tenant that in accordance with Section 47 and 48(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 that Notices (including Notices in proceedings) may be served on the Landlord at the address specified in The Particulars of this Agreement. 6.2 Any Notice served upon the Tenant in accordance with this Agreement or any statute or regulation then the same may be served properly addressed to the Tenant either at the Property or by sending same by first class post to the Property or at the Tenant’s last known address and the same shall be deemed to have been properly served and received by the Tenant in the ordinary course of that first class post being delivered. 7. Consents 7.1 The Landlord confirms that all necessary consents have been obtained to enable the Landlord to enter into this Agreement (whether from Superior Landlord, Lenders, Mortgagees, Insurers, or others). 8. Data Protection 8.1 The Tenant hereby consents to the Landlord and/or the National Landlords Association processing any information or personal details on or of the Tenant as defined in the Data Protection Act 1998. 8.2 The Tenant agrees that the Landlord may pass on the Tenant’s forwarding address and/or other personal information to utility suppliers, local authority, any credit agencies, or reference agencies and for debt collection.This document is approved by the National Landlords Association and is made available for use by all landlords with property to let in England and Wales.<br>Our online register of members will allow you to verify whether your landlord is a Full Member of the National Landlords Association. For more information go to www.landlords.org.uk/tenants<br>The National Landlords Association is not a letting or managing agent. We do not hold records of members’ tenancies.<br>Tenants should contact their landlord direct if they have any queries relating to their tenancy.

The property is fit for human habitation, as set out in the Homes (Fitness for <br>Human Habitation) Act 2018

Government Guidance link <br>Understanding the possession action process: A guide for private residential tenants in England

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-the-possession-action-process-guidance-for-landlords-and-tenants/understanding-the-possession-action-process-a-guide-for-private-residential-tenants-in-england-and-wales

I have Emailed out copies of the agreement to the Landlord and tenant(s)

I have printed out copies of the agreement for myself and my tenant(s)

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Smoke Alarm: I have installed a smoke alarm on every floor used as living accommodation and <br>a carbon monoxide detector in any room with a solid fuel burning appliance, again <br>used as living accommodation.I have checked the above alarms are in working order on the first day of the <br>tenancy

Carbon Monoxide Detector: I have checked the above alarms are in working order on the first day of the <br>tenancy

Fire Extinguisher

Fire Exit

Windows

Damp

Doors

Ligths

Sockets

Switches

Floor

Refrigerator with freezer.

Electric Cooker with Ceramic Hob

Cooker Hoods & Extractor Fans

Microwave oven

Freezer, chest or upright

Washing machine

Kitchen & Bathroom taps & Shower Mixer

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Condition at Move-Out

For all new tenancies after 1st July 2020 and for all existing tenancies after 1st <br>April 2021): I have had the property's electrical installations inspected and tested by <br>a qualified and competent person completed any necessary remedial work and <br>supplied a copy of the report from the person conducting the inspection and test to <br>the new tenant before they occupied the premises, or the existing tenant within 28 <br>days

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The following Bills are paid by the Tennants

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