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Jargon Explanation

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Assured Shorthold Tenancies give the Tenantwhat's this? the right to occupy a property for a fixed period of time, provided that they keep to the terms of their tenancy agreementwhat's this?. At the end of the fixed period of time, the Landlordwhat's this? or the Tenantwhat's this? has the right to terminate the tenancy. When a shorthold tenancy comes to the end of the fixed term, any replacement tenancy you agree will automatically be on shorthold terms unless you choose to set up a replacement tenancy on an assured basis.

For more information, see  "Assured and assured shorthold tenancies : a guide for Landlords" published by Department for Communities and Local Government.

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