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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jane.lane on January 26, 2007, 04:51:21 PM

Title: AST term length
Post by: Jane.lane on January 26, 2007, 04:51:21 PM

Can someone tell me, can I issue an AST for less than 6 months?

Title: Re: AST term length
Post by: Freddy Crabbe on February 16, 2007, 12:19:08 PM

Yes but that would have to be specified in the contract.

There is provision in law for a periodic tenancy but the landlord's rights are not as secure as they are with an assured shorthold tenancy.

Title: Re: AST term length
Post by: www.thelettingagents.co.uk on April 13, 2007, 12:29:35 PM

Slight differentt emphais, but similar effect.

You can have an AST for less than 6 months, it will be a fixed term but the courts wont order possession until 6 months are up. Thats the only difference.