Tenancy Agreements






	Frequently Asked Questions Why do I need a tenancy agreement? When should I give my tenant a tenancy agreement? Why is it important to have an up to date agreement? What sort of tenancy agreements can I purchase from Tenancy-Agreements.co.uk? Where do Tenancy-Agreements.co.uk's tenancy agreements come from? Can I be sure that the tenancy agreement will be up to date? When will I receive the agreement? Can I re-use the agreement after the current term expires? How much would a solicitor normally charge for drawing up a tenancy agreement? Where can I find out more about tenancy agreements? Why do I need a tenancy agreement? It will prevent disputes about the terms of the tenancy Terms can be included to protect the landlord's position If your tenant is on benefit, the benefits agency will require it You will not be able to evict the tenant via the accelerated possession proceedings if there is no tenancy agreement When should I give my tenant a tenancy agreement? Before they go into occupation. Once tenants are in occupation of the property they can refuse to sign, and you may then find it difficult to evict them. Never, ever let a tenant into occupation of your property before they have signed the tenancy agreement; even if they are a 'friend' or are in urgent need of somewhere to stay. If you do you may live to regret it. Why is it important to have an up to date agreement? The law changes from time to time, and tenancy agreements that are valid when purchased one year may contain invalid clauses the next. Using an out of date agreement with invalid clauses can have serious implications for a landlord, for example it may be more difficult to evict the tenant. Also if your agreement breaches regulations (for example the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999) your tenant can make a complaint to the local Trading Standards Officer or the Office of Fair Trading. What sort of tenancy agreements can I purchase from Tenancy-Agreements.co.uk? We are currently offering the following types of agreement: Assured shorthold tenancies Company let agreements Tenancies where there is a resident landlord Agreements for lettings to lodgers However, before purchasing your agreement, you will be asked a series of questions which will ensure that the correct agreement is provided for you. Where do Tenancy-Agreements.co.uk's tenancy agreements come from? The agreements have been drafted by solicitor author Tessa Shepperson, who specialises in residential landlord and tenant work. She is also editor of the Landlord-Law Online web-site. Can I be sure that the tenancy agreement will be up to date? The agreements are regularly reviewed by us to ensure that they meet current regulations. When will I receive the agreement? The tenancy agreement is dynamically generated 'on the fly'. You will receive it as soon as you have completed the online information form. Can I re-use the agreement after the current term expires? No. The solicitor retains ownership of the copyright of the agreements; and they are sold on the basis that they are not transferable. How much would a solicitor normally charge for drawing up a tenancy agreement? This varies from solicitor to solicitor, however an average charge would be £150 plus VAT. Where can I find out more about tenancy agreements? Landlord-Law Online - easy to understand information and resources for landlords and tenants DTLR \| Assured and assured shorthold tenancies - a guide for landlords

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