Notice Requiring Possession - AST Fixed Term | England

Give notice to an occupant that you are seeking possession of property let on an assured tenancy or an assured agricultural occupancy with this free downloadable Form 3 from GOV.UK.

• This is the prescribed form under the Housing Act 1988, section 8 as amended by section 151 of the Housing Act 1996, section 97 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and section 41 of the Immigration Act 2016.
• This form should be used where possession of accommodation let under an assured tenancy, an assured agricultural occupancy or an assured shorthold tenancy is sought on one of the grounds in Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988.
• Do not use this form if possession is sought on the "shorthold" ground under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 from an assured shorthold tenant where the fixed term has come to an end or, for assured shorthold tenancies with no fixed term which started on or after 28th February 1997, after six months has elapsed. Form 6A 'Notice seeking possession of a property let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy' is prescribed for these cases.
• Click the link to download the form directly from GOV.UK.

Before retaking possession of a property being let as an assured shorthold tenancy, you must serve the tenant with this Form 6A Notice Requiring Possession.

• This form of Notice is only to be used for an assured shorthold tenancy.
• The notice period must be at least two months, and notice must be given on or before the day on which the fixed term comes to an end.
• This form can only be used for properties in England.
• The form includes guidance notes for landlords and tenants.
• This is a free form from https://www.gov.uk, available in MS Word format.

UK landlords, if you have reason to terminate the shared tenancy of a tenant, serve your tenant with this Notice to Terminate Tenancy for a House ⁄ Flat Share, for properties in England or Wales.

• The owner gives notice to the tenant that s/he is terminating the tenancy, and the owner requires possession of the property.
• This notice cannot be used for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
• A Proof of Service form is included, to record the details of how the Notice is served on the tenant.

This UK Notice from Owner to Terminate House ⁄ Flat Share Tenancy form is a downloadable landlord and tenant notice, available in MS Word format.

UK landlords, let your furnished house or flat to a tenant with this Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (Furnished Premises) for England and Wales.

• The tenant must pay stamp duty land tax, council taxes and all utility rates and charges relating to the property.
• The tenant must maintain the premises and furnishings in clean condition and good order and repair.
• The landlord is responsible to maintain and repair exterior of premises (and installations for water, heating, and the like) and to keep the property insured.
• The tenant will be charged an administration fee for dishonoured cheques and if the rent is late.
• The document Includes a Notice to Terminate (with instructions for use), and an Inventory Form, to record the furnishings and items included in the lease.
• This form is for use in England or Wales only, pursuant to the Housing Acts 1988 and 1996.
• This UK Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (Furnished Premises) template is a fully editable legal document.

UK landlords, let a house or flat to a tenant with this Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement for an unfurnished premises.

• This agreement can be used only in England and Wales, pursuant to the Housing Acts 1988 and 1996.
• The tenant must pay the stamp duty land tax, council taxes and utility rates for the premises.
• The tenant must keep the premises clean and in good repair.
• The landlord is responsible for maintaining and repairing the exterior and must carry insurance on the building.
• The tenant will be charged a late fee if the rent is not paid on time and if the tenant's rent cheque is dishonoured by the bank.
• The template includes a Notice to Terminate (with instructions for use), and a Premises Condition Report.
• This UK Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (Unfurnished Premises) can be customised for your use, and can be reused as often as you like.

Let a house or flat to two or more tenants as shared accommodation with this UK Multi-Tenancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement.

• The agreement is made pursuant to Section 19A of the Housing Act 1988 as amended under part 3 1996.
• This template is for use in England and Wales.
• The Agreement can be used for either a furnished or unfurnished dwelling.
• The assured shorthold tenancy does not give a tenant long-term security, and is not regulated by usual rent controls.
• The tenant is responsible for paying gas, electric, phone, water and television charges, and council taxes.
• No pets, alterations or redecorating are allowed without the landlord's consent.
• The landlord is responsible for repairs and insurance for the property, but not for insuring the tenant's contents.
• The landlord has the right to repossess the property at the end of the rental term.
• This legal document comes with a Notice to Terminate and an Inventory form (for furnished premises).
• UK Multi-Tenancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement, downloadable Microsoft Word template.