Updated for 2025/2026

Tenancy Agreement Template UK

Get a tenancy agreement template for England, Wales, or Scotland. Legally compliant contracts trusted by over 10,000 landlords.

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What You Get By Region

The wizard automatically generates the correct agreement type for your property's jurisdiction

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England

Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)

  • Compliant with Housing Act 1988
  • Deposit protection requirements included
  • How to Rent Guide acknowledgement
  • Section 21/8 grounds referenced

HMO note: Properties with 5+ people from 2+ households require mandatory HMO licensing under Housing Act 2004.

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Wales

Standard Occupation Contract

  • Compliant with Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
  • Uses "Contract Holder" terminology
  • Rent Smart Wales registration referenced
  • Section 173 notice provisions

Note: Wales uses Occupation Contracts, not ASTs. Different eviction procedures apply.

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Scotland

Private Residential Tenancy (PRT)

  • Compliant with Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016
  • Open-ended tenancy (no fixed end date)
  • Rent Pressure Zone compatible
  • First-tier Tribunal jurisdiction

Note: Scotland has no fixed-term AST equivalent. PRTs continue until ended by notice.

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Northern Ireland

Private Tenancy Agreement

  • Compliant with Private Tenancies (NI) Order 2006
  • Tenancy Information Notice requirements
  • Rent book requirements where applicable
  • Notice to Quit framework

Note: NI tenancy law differs from England/Wales/Scotland. The template follows NI private tenancy rules.

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Live-in landlords should use our lodger agreement template instead.

What's Included in Our Templates

Every essential clause you need for a legally compliant tenancy agreement.

Party Details

Landlord, tenant, and guarantor information

Property Details

Address, furnishings, and inventory reference

Rent Terms

Amount, payment dates, and late payment terms

Deposit Protection

Scheme details and prescribed information

Rights & Obligations

Landlord and tenant responsibilities

Special Terms

Pets, smoking, subletting, and more

Standard vs Premium Tenancy Agreement

Choose between our standard tenancy agreement and our premium AST package.

Standard
£0
  • Standard tenancy agreement (wizard-generated)
  • Essential clauses
  • Preview + PDF download
  • No customisation
  • No special clauses
  • No guarantor agreement
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£9.99
  • Fully customisable
  • 50+ optional clauses
  • Guarantor agreement
  • Inventory template
  • How to Rent guide
  • Email support
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Save £100+ compared to solicitor-drafted agreements (typically £150-300)

How to Get Your Tenancy Agreement

Create your agreement in 3 simple steps

1

Choose Your Region

England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland

2

Enter Details

Property, landlord, tenant, and rent information

3

Download & Sign

Get your agreement as PDF, ready to sign

Don't Forget These Compliance Steps

A tenancy agreement alone isn't enough. Make sure you've completed all legal requirements.

Protect Deposit

Within 30 days in government scheme

Provide EPC

Energy Performance Certificate

Gas Safety

Annual CP12 certificate

How to Rent

Government guide for tenants

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Tenancy Agreement Template FAQ

An assured shorthold tenancy (AST) is the most common type of tenancy in England. It gives tenants the right to live in a property for a set period, typically 6-12 months, with rights protected by law. Landlords can use Section 21 or Section 8 to regain possession.
A tenancy agreement should include: names of landlord and tenants, property address, rent amount and payment dates, deposit amount and protection scheme, tenancy start and end dates, responsibilities for repairs and utilities, and any special terms or restrictions.
Yes, a verbal tenancy agreement is legally binding. However, having a written agreement protects both landlord and tenant by clearly setting out the terms. Without written evidence, disputes become difficult to resolve.
Yes. Scotland uses Private Residential Tenancies (PRT) under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, not ASTs. PRTs have different rules including no fixed end date and different eviction grounds.
Yes, but it must comply with current housing law. DIY agreements often miss important clauses or include unenforceable terms. Using a professionally drafted template ensures legal compliance and protects your interests.
The minimum AST is 6 months, but 12 months is most common. Fixed terms give certainty to both parties. After the fixed term, the tenancy becomes periodic (rolling month-to-month) unless renewed.