For UK landlords

Tenancy agreement template for the UK

An assured shorthold tenancy for England and Wales with rent, deposit, repairs and notice provisions — signable online by every tenant.

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Who it's for

Built for the people who actually use it

Private landlords

A compliant AST without paying for each new pack.

Letting agents

Issue and countersign tenancies from any device.

Rooms & HMO lets

Joint or individual room tenancies supported.

What's in the contract

Every clause you actually need

Drafted in plain English by AI, jurisdiction-aware, editable line-by-line. No legalese unless you want it.

Parties & property

Landlord, tenants, guarantors and the let premises.

Term & break clause

Fixed term, periodic rollover and any break rights.

Rent & payment

Amount, due date, method and what is included.

Deposit

Amount capped at five weeks' rent and scheme protection details.

Tenant obligations

Care of the property, subletting, pets and smoking.

Landlord repairs

Section 11 repairing obligations and access on notice.

Inventory & condition

Check-in and check-out condition record.

Ending the tenancy

Notice provisions and return of the deposit.

How it works

From blank page to signed PDF in 3 steps

Describe in plain English

Tell SigningVault who's involved and what you're agreeing. The AI drafts the right contract with the right clauses.

Tweak in seconds

Edit any line, swap clauses, change jurisdiction. Add signature fields with a click.

Send & sign

Recipients get a private signing link by email. They sign in-browser — no account, no app. You both get the sealed PDF.

Legal & compliance

Assured shorthold tenancies in England & Wales

Most private lettings in England are assured shorthold tenancies under the Housing Act 1988. Deposits must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days with prescribed information served, and tenant fees are restricted by the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Scotland uses the Private Residential Tenancy and Northern Ireland has its own regime, so select the right jurisdiction before you send.

  • Legally binding in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
  • Tamper-evident audit trail with IP address and UTC timestamp
  • Signed PDF and certificate of completion for both parties
  • Fully editable — change any clause before you send it

FAQ

Common questions

How much deposit can a UK landlord take?+

For most tenancies in England the deposit is capped at five weeks' rent where annual rent is under £50,000, under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Can a tenancy agreement be signed electronically?+

Yes. An assured shorthold tenancy is a simple contract and can be signed electronically by landlord and tenants, with SigningVault recording the audit trail.

Does this work in Scotland?+

Scotland uses the Private Residential Tenancy, which differs from an AST. Choose Scotland as the jurisdiction and the drafting adapts.

When must the deposit be protected?+

Within 30 days of receipt, in a government-approved scheme, with prescribed information given to the tenant.

Draft yours in under 60 seconds

No credit card. No templates to wade through. Just describe the agreement and SigningVault writes it.