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On 21 July 2016, the Law Society published a practice note titled: Execution of a document using an electronic signature
If you have nicked a free tenancy agreement off the internet or repurposed one provided by a letting agent, then now’s the time to throw it in the bin.
The main parts of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which affect landlords and letting agents, are now in force for England and Wales.
The DCLG has announced a model assured shorthold tenancy contract for download by landlords and a code of practice.
When the Housing Act 1988 came into force, it used to be the case that a minimum term of six months was required under section 20 Housing Act 1988.
the modern law is that since a yearly tenancy in strictness expires at midnight of the day before the anniversary of its commencement
Where a mistake is made in a tenancy agreement, such as the wrong rent, the landlord may need to consider rectification
Is it possible to have a verbal tenancy?
written statement of any term of the tenancy which is not evidenced in writing [section 20A Housing Act 1988]. A failure to provide such a written statement within 28 days is a criminal offence [section 20A(4)].
a correctly worded agreement can still create an assured tenancy which gives the tenant full security of tenure and basically the right to remain at the property for life (subject to certain breaches etc.)
An agreement for the letting of non-domestic premises of some description.
Download an assured shorthold tenancy via our exclusive Tenancy Builder.
Guild subscribers can download from our selection of around 150 forms an unlimited number of times. The popular forms are regularly updated as and when necessary.
Tenancy Builder has fully integrated digital signing with just a few clicks, the system will automatically send to all parties for electronic signing.
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