3.1  Tenancy Agreement

3.1.1  For purposes of IMR, RSLs must grant Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs).

3.1.2  ASTs can be fixed term or periodic and the Agency recognises that RSLs may use either, as appropriate, depending upon specific circumstances. If periodic ASTs are used, RSLs should advise the tenant of the intended length of stay. If fixed term tenancies are used, the fixed term should reflect the intended length of stay.

3.1.3  RSLs should not allow agreements to become periodic agreements by default (i.e. after the expiry of the fixed term). They should use periodic tenancies from the outset or replace a fixed term on expiry with a new fixed term or periodic AST.

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