Which tenancy agreement should I use for a normal England let?
Use the Standard agreement for an ordinary whole-property residential tenancy. Choose Premium if you want fuller management wording.
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Which Tenancy Agreement Do I Need?
Choose based on how the property is actually being let: ordinary tenancy, fuller management wording, students, shared house, or lodger.
Choose the right England agreement before you start, then preview the documents before payment.
- Use the right agreement for your England tenancy from the start.
- Avoid outdated wording that can create confusion when the tenancy goes wrong.
- Choose Standard for straightforward lets or Premium when the setup is more complex.
Start with the occupier setup
Start with how the property will be occupied. A solicitor is better for bespoke disputes; a cheap template may be enough for very simple cases, but it will not check whether the agreement matches the tenancy you are setting up.
Use this comparison when you need the agreement route, sample preview, setup checklist, and supporting documents to match the actual let before move-in. The right choice depends on who lives there, whether the landlord also lives there, whether the property is shared, whether students or guarantors are involved, and how much management wording you want in the pack.
Check the facts
Confirm occupiers, landlord residence, room or whole-property setup, deposit position, guarantors, pets, utilities, and handover records.
Preview the proof
Look for included addenda, house rules, handover forms, sample wording, compliance checks, and FAQs before choosing a paid agreement.
Next action
Start from the AST hub if you are unsure, or open the exact agreement page when the setup clearly matches one route.
StandardOrdinary whole-property residential lets in England where you need the usual agreement and setup documents.PremiumLandlords who want fuller wording on access, reporting, repairs, and hand-back built from their management facts.StudentStudent sharers, guarantors, replacements, and end-of-term move-out handling with the supporting records kept together.HMO / Shared HouseHMO or shared-house occupation with house rules, communal area wording, and shared-house management records.LodgerResident-landlord room lets where the occupier shares the landlord home and the house rules need to be clear.
Compare the live England agreement routes
| If the let is... | Use this agreement | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary whole-property residential lets in England where you need the usual agreement and setup documents. | Standard | Build Standard |
| Landlords who want fuller wording on access, reporting, repairs, and hand-back built from their management facts. | Premium | Build Premium |
| Student sharers, guarantors, replacements, and end-of-term move-out handling with the supporting records kept together. | Student | Build Student |
| HMO or shared-house occupation with house rules, communal area wording, and shared-house management records. | HMO / Shared House | Build HMO / Shared House |
| Resident-landlord room lets where the occupier shares the landlord home and the house rules need to be clear. | Lodger | Build Lodger |
Do I need the HMO agreement for shared occupation?
Use the HMO / Shared House agreement where the setup involves shared facilities, communal areas, or house rules that need clearer wording.
Is a lodger agreement the same as a tenancy agreement?
No. A lodger agreement is for resident-landlord room lets where the occupier shares the landlord home.