Housing Act 1988 & Tenant Fees Act 2019 Compliant 🇬🇧
UK Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) Agreement Generator
Create a legally binding AST residential lease agreement for England and Wales in minutes. 100% free with automatic 5-week deposit cap calculation.
Landlord & Tenant Details
Rent & Legal Deposit
AST Agreement Overview
UK AST LEASE£1,250/mo
Landlord: David Arthur Miller
Tenant: Oliver James Taylor
Term: 12 Months (from 1st October 2025)
Deposit: £1,442 (Deposit Protection Service (DPS))
Statutory Compliance Included:
- Section 11 Landlord Repair Obligations
- Tenant Fees Act 2019 deposit limit cap
- Housing Act 1988 possession grounds
Frequently asked questions
- Is this AST agreement legally binding in England and Wales?
- Yes. The generated Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreement complies with Part 1 of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended 1996), Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
- What is the maximum security deposit a landlord can charge in the UK?
- Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, if the annual rent is under £50,000, the security deposit is legally capped at a maximum of five (5) weeks' rent. SolveMyPDF automatically calculates this legal cap.
- What tenancy deposit protection schemes are recognised in the UK?
- Landlords in England and Wales must place the deposit into one of three government-authorised schemes within 30 days: The Deposit Protection Service (DPS), MyDeposits, or the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).
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