Tenancy agreement
The UK tenancy agreement
done properly
AST-compliant residential tenancy agreements drafted by AI in plain English. Deposit scheme clauses, prescribed information, guarantor support — all included. Sign in-browser.
Who it's for
Built for the people who actually use it
Private landlords
One property or twenty — draft, send, and sign without printing.
Self-managing landlords
Skip the agency fees. Get the same paperwork they'd use.
Lodgings & rooms
Lodger agreements, room lets, and licence-to-occupy templates.
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 details
Landlord, tenant(s), full property address and inventory reference.
Term & rent
Fixed term (6/12 months), monthly rent, due date, and payment method.
Deposit & scheme info
Prescribed information for DPS, MyDeposits or TDS protection.
Repairs & maintenance
Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 obligations included.
Right to rent check
Confirms the right-to-rent compliance step under the Immigration Act 2014.
Use of premises
Residential-only, no business use, pets clause (yes/no/restricted).
Notice & termination
Section 21 / Section 8 references, break clauses where applicable.
Guarantor (optional)
Adds a guarantor signing block with the right deed wording.
Subletting & assignment
Standard restriction with landlord-consent override.
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.
AST-compliant and electronically enforceable
Residential tenancy agreements signed electronically are legally binding under UK eIDAS and confirmed by the Law Commission's 2019 report on the electronic execution of documents. This applies to Assured Shorthold Tenancies, lodger agreements, and most short-term residential lets.
SigningVault includes the prescribed information required by the Housing Act 2004 for deposit protection schemes, and produces a sealed PDF with audit trail that satisfies HMRC, councils, and most insurers.
Note: deeds requiring witnessing (some long leases over 7 years), and certain land transfers, have additional formality requirements — for those, consult a solicitor.
- AST-compliant for England & Wales
- Deposit scheme prescribed info included
- Guarantor signature support
- Audit trail for deposit-dispute evidence
FAQ
Common questions
Is an electronically signed tenancy agreement legally binding in the UK?+
Yes. Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and most residential lettings can be signed electronically and are legally binding under UK eIDAS and the Law Commission's 2019 guidance on electronic execution. Both landlord and tenant sign in-browser; SigningVault records a tamper-evident audit trail.
What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)?+
An AST is the standard private residential tenancy in England and Wales, typically a 6 or 12 month fixed term, after which it can become a periodic tenancy. SigningVault drafts AST-compliant agreements with the right notice periods, deposit rules and protected information.
Do I still need to protect the deposit?+
Yes. By law, deposits for ASTs in England must be placed in a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme (DPS, MyDeposits, or TDS) within 30 days. SigningVault's tenancy agreement includes the prescribed information clauses.
Can I use this for a commercial lease?+
SigningVault drafts short-term commercial tenancy agreements and licence-to-occupy agreements. For long-term commercial leases (5+ years), specialist legal review is recommended.
Can I add a guarantor?+
Yes. SigningVault supports guarantor signatures alongside the tenant — the guarantor receives their own signing link with the deed clauses they need to sign.
More contract types
Whatever you need to sign
Lodger agreement
Live-in landlord? Use a lodger agreement instead of an AST.
All templates
Browse every contract type SigningVault can draft.
Service agreement (MSA)
B2B services? Use an MSA instead.
How eSignatures work
The legal basis for signing tenancy agreements electronically.
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How SigningVault drafts UK-specific clauses automatically.
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