Tenancy Agreement

[johnhowell]

All,

 

Where can I get a copy of a tenancy agreement (without paying large sums). Also, which agreement should be used - there are different types?

 

The situation - I am thinking of moving in with my girlfriend and let my 2up2down house to her son and son's girlfriend, but would like to do things correctly to be fair to both (all three?) parties.

 

Also, I would like to leave some of my property in the loft and garage - as girlfriends place does not have a garage for my motorcycles... does this change things?

 

Other things to consider?

 

Regards,

John

[blacksheep1979]

Would get a solicitor to draw up the contract - shouldn't cost too much just shop around for prices.

[calconnor66]

you can get one from a legal stationers , i think you can pay and download it from the net too, it is about a fiver and you fill in the info yourself dont forget to get it witnessed too

[johnhowell]

Many thanks to you both.

 

Happy New Year,

John

[thehomee]

I used to run my own letting agency, so I have a template you could use. PM me if you are interested and I will email it to you (free).

[johnhowell]

thehomee,

 

PM send with thanks,

John

[thehomee]

Just sent it.

Regards

thehomee

[Man on Top]

Just a little additional info for those interested; You can purchase legal tenancy packs for all sorts of tenancys, Flats, house, room lets etc available from W.H. Smiths for £5 per pack.

[johnhowell]

Man on Top,

 

Thanks for that, I shall go and have a look.

 

Cheers,

John

[chopperclaire]

John, ensure that you get a "furnished" assured shorthold tenancy agreement (6 months tenancy) as the conditions vary slightly if you are leaving items at the property. Would also recommend that you make a comprehensive list of the items which are being left, whether in the attic or not. This then needs to be attached to the Agreement and you all sign to say the list is correct.

 

Claire

[johnhowell]

John, ensure that you get a "furnished" assured shorthold tenancy agreement (6 months tenancy) as the conditions vary slightly if you are leaving items at the property. Would also recommend that you make a comprehensive list of the items which are being left, whether in the attic or not. This then needs to be attached to the Agreement and you all sign to say the list is correct.

 

Claire

 

Claire,

Thanks.

The A.S.T. that thehomee forwarded is for furnished or unfurnished property. It mentions an attached itinerary of furnishings, so this will be done. I have not spoken to girlfriends son yet about furnished state.

 

thehomee - the agreement refers to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, but I can only find the 1987 amendments Act and the 1995 Act. I have looked but can not see if the 1995 Act supersedes the 1985 Act completely. Do you have an electronic copy of the 1985 Act?

 

Regards,

John

[thehomee]

Hi

The 1987 and 1995 act add to, but do not replace the 1985 act, so that one is current. Do you want a basic inventory template also?

Cheers

[johnhowell]

Hi

The 1987 and 1995 act add to, but do not replace the 1985 act, so that one is current. Do you want a basic inventory template also?

Cheers

 

thehomee,

 

That would be brilliant.

Cheers,

John

[thehomee]

OK, all my templates are on my home pc and I am at work at the mo, so I will email you it tonight.

[bobbrown]

hi, wondering if anyone can help me? does anyone have a template of an assured shorthold tenancy agreement (6 months tenancy) for scottish law, i am new to this game and not really sure. thats a lot.

[Man on Top]

Scottish agreements are included in the WH Smiths legal packs, each pack includes english and scottish versions. Good value for £5

[Cpt Black]

Hi, I would advise getting a solicitor to draw it up. As a tenant, I have had some problems with my Landlord and the agreement is very flimsy - generally in my favour if it were get to court. But in the case of problems, its very upsetting for both sides not to know exactly where they stand - and then have to pay for legal advice anyway!

 

Make sure its water tight before yo sign your house away!

[johnhowell]

Hi, I would advise getting a solicitor to draw it up. As a tenant, I have had some problems with my Landlord and the agreement is very flimsy - generally in my favour if it were get to court. But in the case of problems, its very upsetting for both sides not to know exactly where they stand - and then have to pay for legal advice anyway!

 

Make sure its water tight before yo sign your house away!

 

Cpt Black,

Many thanks for this. I have been reading up a lot on the Acts as well as the Trading Standards guide mentioned recently on Moneysavingexpert site. All interesting reading. Some time to go, so no rush - girlfirend has to sell her place first and we even have not got a valuation yet...

 

Cheers,

John

[kittz]

Please could i get a copy of those agreements Homee

[Redmountie]

Hello all,

i've just read this thread and i can see that there is mention that someone may have an electronic copy of an AST Agreement.

 

Could i be cheeky and please ask someone to send this to me!

 

I'm letting out my house for the first time and although i know i have to give my tenants an AST Agreement

i have no idea where to get one from

 

more importantly what to put into it!!

 

Would you recommend getting a solicitor to draw one up or is it something i can do myself?

[calconnor66]

I found a good site called [removed] , you can make your own agreement with their software and ,id it is a really easy to use site.

Edited July 19, 2018 by dx100uk
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