Tenancy agreements and deposit protection
What an Assured Shorthold Tenancy is, the 5-week deposit cap, and how deposit protection schemes keep your money safe.
What an Assured Shorthold Tenancy is, the 5-week deposit cap, and how deposit protection schemes keep your money safe.
Key points to understand
AST basics: fixed term vs rolling, notice periods
AST basics: fixed term vs rolling, notice periods. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Deposits must be protected (TDP schemes) within 30 days
Deposits must be protected (TDP schemes) within 30 days. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Check-in inventories and how to get your deposit back
Check-in inventories and how to get your deposit back. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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