Assured Tenancy
Definition
A type of tenancy that gives the tenant greater security of tenure than an assured shorthold tenancy (AST). The landlord can only regain possession through specific legal grounds (such as rent arrears or property deterioration). Assured tenancies are relatively rare in the private sector — most private tenancies are ASTs.
Why it matters
If you have an assured tenancy (not an AST), you have significantly stronger rights — the landlord cannot use a Section 21 'no-fault' eviction. These tenancies are more common with housing associations. Check your tenancy agreement carefully to confirm which type you have.
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