UNITED KINGDOM

Do you take in lodgers? Use this UK Lodger Application Form to screen applicants.

• Each applicant must provide:
  • record of previous tenancies including evictions,
  • financial information including any debt problems,
  • details of any criminal record,
  • current and previous employment history,
  • character references,
  • authorisation for the landlord or letting agent to perform credit checks and gather any other relevant information necessary to evaluate the applicant.
• This form is downloadable and customisable to meet your specific needs. It can be used anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Prepare a Rent Review Memorandum with this free template form for UK landlords.

• The form must be signed by both the landlord and the tenant following each rent review date, to signify their agreement as to the amount of the new rent.
• This is a free downloadable form in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the United Kingdom.

Let rental units to tenants with this Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement, in accordance with the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001.

• The tenancy runs for a specified period of time, but if neither party terminates the tenancy, it will be automatically renewed for the same period. In some circumstances, the tenancy will automatically convert to a Scottish secure tenancy after 12 months.
• The council will consult the tenant prior to any increase in rent or service charges.
• The tenant is responsible for keeping the property clean and in good order.
• The tenant must take his/her turn with the other tenants in keeping the common parts clean and tidy.
• If the tenant has exclusive use of a garden, the tenant must maintain it and keep it tidy. If the garden is shared with other tenants, they must all take turns to maintain it.
• The council is responsible for keeping the property wind and watertight, tenantable and fit for human habitation.
• One pet is allowed without the council's permission, unless the dwelling is a sheltered housing property or flat. Certain animals are not allowed under any circumstances.
• Tenants must not engage in harassment or anti-social behaviour, which could result in the tenancy being ended.
• The tenant may take in lodgers, sub-let the property, assign or exchange the tenancy only with the council's written permission.
• Circumstances under which the tenancy will convert to a Scottish secure tenancy.

The Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement is fully editable to meet your needs. Affordable, convenient, easy to use.

• the tenant's rights and obligations,
• the landlord's duties regarding repairs and maintenance,
• how the tenancy may be ended,
• who can inherit the tenancy if the tenant dies, and
• how the tenant can make a complaint against another tenant or against the council.

• the tenant's rights and obligations,
• the landlord's duties regarding repairs and maintenance,
• how the tenancy may be ended, and
• how the tenant can make a complaint against another tenant or against the council.

• The tenancy runs on a four-weekly basis. Rent is payable on the first Monday of each 4-week period.
• The tenant is responsible for keeping the property clean and in good order.
• The tenant must take his/her turn with the other tenants in keeping the common parts clean and tidy.
• If the tenant has exclusive use of a garden, the tenant must maintain it and keep it tidy. If the garden is shared with other tenants, they must all take turns to maintain it.
• The council is responsible for keeping the property wind and watertight, tenantable and fit for human habitation.
• One pet is allowed without the council's permission, unless the dwelling is a sheltered housing property or flat. Certain animals are not allowed under any circumstances.
• Tenants must not engage in harassment or anti-social behaviour, which could result in the tenancy being ended.
• The tenant may take in lodgers, sub-let the property, assign or exchange the tenancy with the council's written permission.

Let a bedroom to a student during a school term with this easy UK Student Rooming Agreement.

• This template is ideal for a situation with multiple tenants renting furnished bedrooms, such as a rooming house, but can also be used by home owners who only wish to let one bedroom.
• The initial term of the tenancy is a fixed term (such as for the school year), and then becomes month to month if the student stays on at the end of the initial term.
• Each tenant pays a pro rated amount for gas and electricity.
• Each tenant pays their actual costs for telephone use.
• The tenancy agreement is subject to the provisions of Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
• This agreement can be used in England and Wales.
• The UK Student Rooming Agreement is a downloadable legal form in MS Word format.

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 residential property to a company for its officers and employees with this Company Letting Agreement for England and Wales.

• The company must provide a deposit as security for performance of the tenant's obligations under the agreement. The deposit will be returned at the end of the tenancy, less any amounts that the landlord is allowed to deduct for unpaid rent or other sums or expenses due to the landlord.
• The company must pay all charges for electricity, gas, water, telephone and television services (including installation and TV licence costs).
• The company must also pay council tax or any similar property tax levied against the property.
• The landlord must insure the property and keep the structure and exterior and all installations for utilities in good repair and working order.
• This agreement can be used to let either a furnished or unfurnished premises. An inventory form is included to list all furniture and other items provided by the landlord.

UK landlords, if you are letting a rental unit to a tenant who is underage (such as a student), make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant executes this Co-Signer Agreement for Tenancy by Minor.

• have the landlord check his ⁄ her credit,
• guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
• guarantee the payment of rent.

The UK Co-Signer Agreement for Tenancy by Minor is a downloadable legal form template for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.