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Renting Property Terms

Terms covering tenancy agreements, deposits, landlord obligations, and tenant rights in the UK.

Assured Tenancy: 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 arre...; Read more →
AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy): The most common type of tenancy agreement in England and Wales. It gives the tenant the right to live in a property for a fixed period (usually 6 or 12 months), after which it typically becomes a p...; Read more →Read guide →
Deposit Protection: A legal requirement in England and Wales for landlords to protect a tenant's deposit in one of three government-approved schemes (DPS, MyDeposits, or TDS) within 30 days of receiving it. Failure to...; Read more →Use deposit checklist →Read guide →
Section 21 Notice: A notice a landlord can serve to end an assured shorthold tenancy without giving a reason (often called a 'no-fault eviction'). Two months' notice is required. The Renters' Reform Bill proposes to ...; Read more →Read guide →

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