Tenancy Agreement

Once positive reference reports have been received and a move in date has been agreed, you will be expected to sign an agreement along with any other parties to the tenancy, including guarantors.  In most cases this will take the form of an Assured Shorthold tenancy agreement.  This is essentially a contract between the tenant and the landlord, spelling out the terms of the agreement under which you are being allowed to live in the property.

The law recognises an Assured Shorthold tenancy under the Housing Act and, along with other statute law, is designed to protect both you and the landlord from unfair practices which may put either party at a disadvantage. 

Whilst the law defines most of the principles of the tenancy, the agreement itself is designed to make it clear, alongside common sense, what you should and should not do whilst living in the the property you are renting.

Cox & Company should be able to answer most questions relating to the terms of the agreement if you ask.  The main elements are summarised in the following sections:

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