Residential Tenancy Agreement Standard Form Of Lease

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"I need a Residential Tenancy Agreement Standard Form of Lease for a furnished two-bedroom apartment in London, with a fixed term of 12 months starting from January 1, 2025, including specific provisions for pet ownership and a break clause after 6 months."

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The Residential Tenancy Agreement Standard Form of Lease is designed for use in England and Wales when letting residential property. It creates an Assured Shorthold Tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, which is the most common form of residential tenancy. This document should be used when a property owner wishes to rent out their residential property to tenants, ensuring compliance with current legislation including the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. It includes essential terms covering rent, deposit, maintenance, and statutory obligations, while providing flexibility for customization based on specific circumstances.

Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Details of landlord and tenant(s), including full names, addresses, and contact information

2. Background: Context of the agreement and confirmation of intention to create an assured shorthold tenancy

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Property', 'Term', 'Rent Period', 'Deposit' etc.

4. Property Details: Full description and address of the rental property, including any excluded or included areas

5. Term: Duration of tenancy, start date, and whether fixed-term or periodic

6. Rent: Amount of rent, payment method, due dates, and review provisions

7. Deposit: Amount of deposit, protection scheme details, and conditions for return

8. Tenant Obligations: Comprehensive list of tenant responsibilities including maintenance, repairs, conduct, and restrictions

9. Landlord Obligations: Full scope of landlord's duties including repairs, insurance, and statutory compliance

10. Termination Provisions: Notice requirements, surrender provisions, and grounds for termination

Optional Sections

1. Break Clause: Optional provisions allowing either party to terminate the agreement early under specified conditions

2. Guarantor Provisions: Terms applying to rent guarantor including obligations and liability

3. Pet Provisions: Specific terms and conditions relating to keeping pets in the property

4. Subletting Provisions: Terms regarding subletting rights and conditions, if permitted

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Inventory and Schedule of Condition: Detailed list of furniture, fixtures, fittings and their condition at tenancy start

2. Schedule 2 - Property Condition Report: Comprehensive report on property condition with photographs at tenancy start

3. Schedule 3 - Prescribed Information: Mandatory information about deposit protection scheme and prescribed information

4. Appendix A - Energy Performance Certificate: Current EPC for the property showing energy efficiency rating

5. Appendix B - Gas Safety Certificate: Current gas safety inspection record if property has gas installations

6. Appendix C - How to Rent Guide: Latest version of government's official guidance for tenants

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