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Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement Templates

From 1st May 2026, following the application of the Renters’ Right Act, all new tenancies that have previously been covered by Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) must be documented by Assured Periodic Tenancy agreements (APTs). These new APTs have been drafted by experienced property solicitors and are compliant with the new legal framework. 

Existing Tenancy Agreement (AST)?

If you are a landlord of an existing AST granted before 01 May 2026, you do not need to download the new tenancy structure. However, you must serve existing tenants with an official government "Information Sheet". For more information on the legal requirements for existing ASTs please download the  Guidance: Existing Tenancies & Renters’ Rights Act, and the legally compliant  Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet Covering Letter to enclose the official document to ensure compliance and avoid fines of up to £7,000 for non-compliance. 

Choosing the Correct APT

Finding the right tenancy agreement is essential to protect your property, rental income and legal position. Our collection of professionally drafted tenancy agreement templates is and reflects current housing legislation. 

Whether you are letting to a single tenant, joint tenants, students or operating a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), you can select the agreement that matches your property type and letting arrangement. 

Standard Periodic Tenancy Agreements  

The selection of standard periodic tenancy agreements are tailored for:

  • Single tenants residing in a house or flat
  • Joint tenants renting shared houses or flats
  • Furnished or unfurnished residential property

Each agreement clearly sets out the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant, rent provisions, deposit terms, repair obligations and possession rights. 

Student Letting Tenancy (APT) Agreements

The student tenancy agreement templates are tailored for landlords letting to students. Options include:

  • Tenancy agreement for student houses or flats
  • Bedsit agreement 
  • Licence agreements for resident landlords 

These templates are drafted to reflect the specific practical considerations of student lettings. 

HMO Tenancy (APT) Agreements

The HMO selection of periodic tenancy agreements include accommodation providing for;

  • Furnished and unfurnished house or flat
  • Furnished and unfurnished bedsit
  • Bedsit rent inclusive or exclusive of bills

Important Changes With The Renters' Right Act 

The Act introduces the most significant changes to the private rented sector in decades, key reforms under the Act include:

  • Abolition of fixed term tenancies 
  • End of 'No Fault' Section 21 Notices 
  • Standardised rent review procedure 
  • Increased tenant rights
  • Rent in advance restrictions
  • Ban on rental bidding

Download Renters’ Rights Act Guidance for Residential Landlords for full details of the scope of the Act.

Professionally Drafted and Easy to Use

All templates are professionally drafted in plain English and structured to comply with residential landlord and tenant law in England. They are suitable for private landlords and lettings agents seeking clear, legally robust documentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

I am letting a property now, which tenancy agreement do I use? +
For a new private let in England you use an assured periodic tenancy agreement. Since 1 May 2026 the Renters' Rights Act has ended assured shorthold tenancies, so you can no longer grant a fixed-term AST. These templates are drafted as periodic assured tenancies from the outset, with the written statement of terms the law now requires. Pick the version that matches your property, whether a house, flat, student let or HMO.
What is an assured periodic tenancy and how is it different from the old AST? +
It is an open-ended tenancy that rolls from one rent period to the next, with no fixed end date. Unlike the old assured shorthold tenancy there is no section 21 no-fault eviction: you can only recover possession on a section 8 ground with a court order. Rent can be increased once a year using the section 13 procedure. The tenant can leave on at least two months' notice.
I have an existing AST from before May 2026, do I need a new agreement? +
No. Your existing written agreement stays in place and converted automatically to a periodic assured tenancy on 1 May 2026, so you did not need to reissue it. You did have to give the tenant the government Information Sheet by 31 May 2026, and a missed deadline can bring a fine of up to 7,000 pounds. New rules on possession, rent increases and notices now apply to that tenancy.
Can I still let for a fixed 12-month term? +
Not for an assured tenancy. Fixed terms for assured tenancies were abolished on 1 May 2026, so every new private residential let is periodic from the start. The tenant can end it on at least two months' notice, and you regain possession only through a section 8 ground. A fixed term can still exist for arrangements outside the Housing Act 1988, such as a genuine lodger licence or a company let.
Which lettings are not covered by these templates? +
Lettings outside the Housing Act 1988 are not assured tenancies and need different documents. That includes lets to a company or other non-individual, tenancies where the annual rent is over 100,000 pounds, second homes the tenant does not occupy as their only or principal home, and lets by a resident landlord. Use the Non-AST Agreement Templates for those. For property in Wales use Renting Homes Wales.
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Compliance for Existing ASTs

Select a Standard APT Agreement

Select a Student Letting (APT) Agreement

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