Assured Shorthold Tenancy (Periodic) — Word & PDF Template

This periodic assured shorthold tenancy (AST) agreement is a rolling residential letting contract that runs from one rent period to the next. It records rent, deposit and the responsibilities of landlord and tenant for an open-ended tenancy.

Who is this template for?

It is intended for private landlords, letting agents and tenants in England and Wales who want a rolling, week-to-week or month-to-month tenancy rather than a fixed term. Use it for ongoing lets with no set end date.

What does the template include?

The agreement is organised into clearly numbered clauses covering the tenancy:

• Parties — identifies the landlord and the tenant.
• The property — address and what is let.
• Tenancy term — the periodic, rolling basis.
• Rent — amount, due dates and payment.
• Deposit — amount and protection in an approved scheme.
• Landlord obligations — repairs and statutory duties.
• Tenant obligations — care of the property and conduct.
• Utilities and council tax — responsibility for bills.
• Pets and smoking — permissions and restrictions.
• Notice to end the tenancy — how each party can end it.
• Governing law — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, edit the clauses to suit the property and remove anything that does not apply.

Format and scope

Supplied as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England & Wales housing law.