Assured Shorthold Tenancy

(AST)

An Assured Shorthold Tenancy is the most common form of private residential tenancy in England and Wales. It gives the tenant exclusive possession of a property and the landlord certain rights, including the right to end the tenancy using a Section 21 or Section 8 notice. An AST can be periodic (rolling) or fixed-term.

Official guidance

Related terms

Section 21 NoticeSection 8 NoticeDeposit ProtectionHouse in Multiple Occupation
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