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Set Up Tenancy Agreements
Effortless Tenancy Setup with Wirral Homes’ AST Service
With Wirral Homes’ full management service, an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST) will be set up on your behalf. Our AST sets out the legal terms and conditions of the tenancy and clearly states the rights and responsibilities of both parties. Our template is industry standard, and drafted by our inhouse legal team to withstand any disputes which may arise.
What is an assured shorthold tenancy agreement (AST)?
Introduced by the Housing Act 1988, an AST is the default type of tenancy in England and is a contract between the landlord and tenant, either on a fixed or periodic term. Tenancy Agreements will include information such as:
- The address of the property
- The contact information for both parties- landlord/agent and the tenant(s)
- The responsibilities of each party
- Financial details, such as rent amounts and due dates, deposit amount and details of the associated deposit scheme
Do I need an AST?
It is extremely important for landlords to fully understand the importance of an AST, they are designed to protect both parties in a rental agreement. If a tenant was, for example, in breach of the terms of the agreement, then the contract will be used to establish the tenant’s liability for losses which may have been incurred.
In addition to this service, Wirral Homes takes care of the supporting documents and certificates which need to be provided to tenants. This includes key legal requirements such as the Right to Rent check, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Gas Safety Certificate, and Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), ensuring full legal compliance. This service is designed to assist landlords in remaining legally compliant at all times. Procedures are in place to prove that tenants have been issued these files. This is all to protect our landlords to the best of our ability. Failure to provide this evidence can result in landlords being fined, or even losing their right to serve a possession notice.
As a result, we always advise that this service is among the most important we offer.
What we can do for you
Wirral Homes are happy to take care of these issues as part of our commitment to offering our landlords a stress free property management experience. We are also happy to add any special conditions or clauses to the agreement at the landlord’s request. Our in-house legal team can review any amendments you wish to make, and are always on hand to check that it is compliant. If you’d like to find out more about our services, Contact Us today!
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