Tenancy requirements
A maximum of 4 unrelated occupiers/ tenants in England & Wales, 3 in Scotland.
- In England, an AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) is required under the Housing Act 1988.
- In Scotland, a PRT (Private Residential Tenancy) is required under Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016.
- In Wales, an Occupation Contract is required under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.
A maximum 12 months' tenancy term is acceptable for cases in England & Wales.
The following types of tenancies are not acceptable:
- Multiple tenancies where each tenant signs a separate agreement and/or has separate facilities.
- Rent Act protected tenants or an agent of these.
- A tenant or anyone else who lives at the property who has diplomatic immunity.
- Intended letting to housing association or local authority.
- Asylum seekers.