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Is my tenancy an assured shorthold tenancy?

Your tenancy will be considered an AST if:

  • You’re renting from a landlord or housing association

  • The tenancy started after 15 January 1989

  • The property is your main/only residence

  • The landlord does not live in the property

    • When a tenancy is not considered an AST:

    • Tenancy started before 15 January 1989

    • Rent is more than £100,000 a year

    • Rent is less than £250 a year (£1000 in London)

    • Tenancy is for a business or license premises

    • Property is a holiday let

    • Landlord is a local council

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