ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT
For letting a dwelling on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy under part 1 of the Housing Act 1988 as amended
by the Housing Act 1996.
Please note this tenancy agreement is an important document. It may commit you to certain action for
the period of any fixed term and beyond. Please ensure that if you do not understand your legal rights
you consult a housing advice centre, solicitor or citizens, Advice Bureau.
This agreement is made on the 18th of May 2023 for the period of 06 months, starting from 18-05-2022 to
17-11-2023. Rent due date is 18th every month. Amount £870 is payable every month as rent on said
date. Deposit amount is £1003
Particulars
1.1 Parties
1.1.1 The landlord
In the care and management of Zenith Accommodation LTD, off 40A Bury Park Road, LU1 1HE,
Luton.
The landlord shall include the landlord’s successors in title and assigns. This is the person who would be
entitled to possession of the property if the Tenant was not in possession and could be the current
landlord or someone purchasing or inheriting the property.
Properties Address: Flat 4 , 34 Ashton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3QE
1.1.2 The Tenant
Name: Mr Firoskhan Shoukathali ( Metroplex)
Contact Number: 07767 183402
Email: [email protected]
Signature(s)
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Possession
2.1 Without limiting the other rights and remedies of the Landlord, the Landlord may seek to lawfully
terminate the tenancy by obtaining courts order if:
2.1.1 The Rent or any part of it is in arrears whether formally demanded or not, or
2.1.2 The Tenant is in breach of any of the obligations under this agreement, or
2.1.3 Any of the Grounds of Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 apply (these grounds allow the Landlord
to seek possession of the Property in specified circumstances, including rent arrears, damage to the
Property, nuisance and breach of a condition of the tenancy agreement), or
2.1.4 A Notice is served under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (section 21 gives the Landlord a right to
end an assured short hold tenancy without any specific reason, though only after any fixed term has
ended, or in operation of a break clause).
Tenants who are unsure of their rights should seek advice.
3 Tenant’s Obligations
The Tenant agrees to:
3.1 Payments
3.1.1 Agree to all consent forms signed with E- signature and forwarded to relevant 3rd parties including
tenant shop
3.1.2 Pay a fair proportion of all charges, based on the length of the tenancy, including water and
sewerage charges, rates and assessments (but of an annual or recurring nature only) and for all gas,
electricity, oil or solid fuel consumed on the Property (including all fixed and standing charges) and all
charges for the telephone during the Term of this agreement. If the Landlord is held responsible by law for
the payment of any of these bills the Tenant agrees to refund to the Landlord the amount covering the
Term of this tenancy.
3.1.3 Pay for the reconnection of water, gas, electricity of telephone if the disconnection results from any
act of omission of the Tenant or the Tenant’s Agents. The Landlord is not responsible for any connection
charges for services such as gas, electricity, water, telephone if the services are not currently connected.
3.1.4 Pay the Council Tax, or any replacement taxation (even of a novel nature), in respect of the
Property for the Term of this agreement, unless the tenancy is lawfully terminated. This includes refunding
the Landlord any charge levied against the Landlord in respect of the Property.
3.1.5 Notify the relevant authorities and arrange and pay final accounts at the end of tenancy.
3.1.6 Pay the Landlord for the reasonable cost of replacing the locks and cutting new keys if any keys are
not returned to the Landlord or the Landlord’s Agent when the Tenant moves out.
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3.1.7 Pay and arrange for the removal of all vermin, pests and insects, if infestation begins during the
Term, woodworm and wood boring insects expected, unless such infestation occurs as a failure of the
Landlord to fulfil his repairing obligations.
3.1.8 Pay the costs of any court action taken for possession of the property or breach of tenancy, as
provided for in the court’s judgement.
3.1.9 Where the Tenant requests a repair and on inspection the problem has been caused by a failure on
the part of the Tenant (for example drains blocked by the Tenant’s waste or boiler repair claims caused by
not having any credit on a utility meter, or inappropriate or unauthorised use of any appliances), the
Tenant agrees to be responsible for the reasonable costs of the contractor’s visit.
4.1 Repairs
4.1.1 Keep the Property including all the Landlord’s machinery and equipment clean and tidy and in good
tenantable condition, repair and decorative order, (reasonable wear and tear, items which the Landlord is
responsible to maintain, and damage for which the Landlord has agreed to insure, expected).
4.1.2 Not permit any waste, injury or damage to the Property, or make any alteration or addition to the
Property of the style or colour of the decorations.
4.1.3 Undertake promptly any repairs for which the Tenant is liable following any Notice being served by
the Landlord or the Landlord’s Agent and if the Tenant does not carry out the repairs the Landlord may,
after correcting written notice, enter the Property, with or without others, to affect those repairs and the
Tenant will pay on demand the reasonable costs involved.
4.1.4 Where the Property has a chimney that is used by a solid fuel appliance and the Tenant uses the
solid fuel appliance, the Tenant agrees to get the chimney swept as often as needed.
4.2 The Property
4.2.1.1 Any Defect, damage or want of repair in the Property, other than such as the Tenant is liable to
repair in 4.2.1 above.
4.2.1.2 Any Notices, proceedings or letter relating to the Landlord, the Property or the use of the Property,
and forward copies of them without unreasonable delay.
4.2.3 Use the Property in the manner a responsible and conscientious tenant would.
4.2.4 Clean the windows of the Property as often as necessary and in the last two weeks of the tenancy.
4.2.5 Not remove any of the Landlord’s possessions from the Property or store them in the cellar or
outside the main dwelling.
4.2.6 Not cause or unreasonably permit any blockage to the drains and pipes, gutters and channels in or
about the Property. Common causes of blockages for which Tenant would be responsible would include,
but not limited to, putting fat down the sink, failure to remove hair from plugholes and flushing
inappropriate things (such as nappies or sanitary towels) down the toilet.
4.2.7 Not assign, underlet or part with or share possession of the whole or any part of the Property
without the permission of the Landlord, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld.
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4.2.8 Not permit any visitor to stay in the Property for a period of more than two weeks within any three-
month period.
4.2.9 Permit the Landlord and or the Landlord’s Agent or others, after giving 24 hours written Notice and
at reasonable hours of the daytime, to enter the Property:
4.2.10.1 To view the state and condition and to execute repairs and other works upon the Property or
other Properties, or
4.2.10.2 To show prospective tenants the Property, during the last month of the Term and to erect a board
to indicate that the Property is to let.
4.2.11 not adds any aerial, antenna or satellite dish to the building without the Landlord’s consent, which
will not be unreasonably withheld.
4.2.12 Not change the locks (or install additional locks) to any doors in the Property, nor make additional
keys for the locks without the Landlord’s consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld. All keys are to
be returned to the Landlord or the Landlord’s Agent at the end or tenancy.
4.2.13 Ensure that the Property is kept secure always, locking doors and windows and activating burglar
alarms as appropriate.
4.2.14 Keep the Property, always, sufficiently well aired and warmed to avoid build-up of condensation
and prevent mildew growth and to protect it from frost.
4.2.15 not blocks ventilators provided in the Property.
4.2.16 Report to the Landlord’s Agent any brown or sooty build up around gas appliances or any suspected
faults with the appliances.
4.2.17 not uses any gas appliance that has been declared unsafe by a CORGI engineer, or disconnected
from the supply.
4.2.18 Not keep, use or permit to be used any oil stove, paraffin heater on other portable fuel burning
appliance, or other appliance against the terms of the insurance of the Property, except as provided by the
Landlord.
4.2.19 is responsible for ensuring that any television used is correctly and continually licensed.
4.2.20 not keeps motorcycles, cycles or other similar machinery inside the Property except in any defined
outside area or garage
4.2.21 Pay for any sterilisation and cleansing of the Property made necessary under the Public Health
(Control of Diseases) Act 1984 because of a person with a Noticeable Disease having been in the Property
during the Term.
4.2.22 Pay for any reasonable costs, fair wear and tear expected, of redecoration or replacement required
because of the work carried out clause 4.3.22.
4.2.23 Perform and observe all valid obligations, a copy of which has been provided to the Tenant, of any
head lease of covenant on the Property save for those relating to the payment of rent or service charges
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and to refund to the Landlord all reasonable costs resulting from all claims, damages, costs, charges and
expenses whatsoever in relation to any breach of these obligation.
4.2.24 Not keep any vehicle without a valid Road Fund License, commercial vehicle, boat, caravan, trailer,
hut or shed on the Property.
4.2.25 not affixes any notice, sign, poster or other thing to the internal or external surfaces of the Property
in such a way as to cause any damage.
4.2.26 Not prop open any fire doors in the Property except by any built-in system that closes them in the
event of a fire and not disable or interfere with any self-closing mechanism.
4.2.27 not keeps any cats or dogs on the property. Not keep any other pet, animal, bird, reptile, fish,
insects or the like on the Property, without the Landlord’s consent, which will not be unreasonably
withheld.
4.2.28 Not allow children to live in the Property cultivated if and until is according to the season and free
from weeds, in a neat and tidy condition with the lawns regularly mown and edged, and shrubs and trees
pruned but not alter the character or layout of the garden or grounds.
4.3 General
4.3.1 Not make or permit any noise or play any radio, television or other equipment in or about the
Property between the hours of 11pm and 7am to be an audible nuisance outside the Property subject only
to the design and construction limitations of the building.
4.3.2 Not carry on any trade or profession upon the Property nor receive paying guests but use the
Property only as a private residence.
4.3.3 Not use of suffer the Property to be used for any illegal or immoral purpose (note, unauthorised
taking or possession of controlled drugs in considered to be illegal for this clause).
4.3.4 Promptly notify the Landlord or Landlord’s Agent if the Property becomes the subject of
proceedings under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 or the Family Law Act 1996 and supply of such
proceedings to the Landlord on demand.
4.3.5 Have the use of all applications provided in the Property, as listed in the inventory save those which
are noted as not working. However, should any items require repair, or be beyond repair, the Landlord
does not undertake to pay for any costs of repair or to replace the appliance, except those which the
Landlord is required by law to maintain.
4.3.6 Forward any correspondence addressed to the Landlord and other notices, orders and directions
affecting the Landlord to the Landlord’s Agent without delay.
4.4.7 Check the inventory and report any errors/deficiencies to the Landlord’s Agent, returning a copy with
any annotations/corrections as necessary within 7 days.
4.3.8 Not change the supplier of utility services without approval from the Landlord or Landlord’s Agent.
The Landlord will not unreasonably withhold giving approval. If approval is given, the Tenant will provide
the Landlord‘s Agent with the new supplier’s details including the Property reference number.
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4.3.9 Do not alter the operation of, or disable, the smoke alarms.
4.3.10 Not disable or alter the operation or code of the burglar alarm.
4.3.11 Be responsible for maintenance of the burglar alarm and the smoke alarms including checking the
smoke alarms every week and replacing non-rechargeable batteries every year.
4.3.12 The Tenant agrees not to smoke within any buildings on the Property and not to permit their
friends, permitted occupiers or visitors to smoke within any buildings on the Property.
4.4 Insurance
4.4.1 Tenant will be responsible for affecting any insurance the Tenant requires for their own possessions.
4.4.2 The Landlord is not providing any insurance cover for the Tenant’s possessions.
4.5 End of Tenancy
4.5.1 Return possession of the Property at the end of the tenancy in the same good clean state and
condition as it was in at the beginning of the tenancy and make good, pay for the repair of, or replace all
such items of the fixtures, fittings, furniture and effects as shall be broken, lost, damaged or destroyed
during the tenancy (reasonable wear and tear and damage for which the Landlord has agreed to insure
excepted).
4.5.2 Return all keys to the Property to the Landlord’s Agent by 12 noon on the last day of the tenancy
(or sooner by mutual arrangement).
if tenant decides to change lock without the agency’s authority, they will be liable for a £100 fine. If tenant
requires lock change this work has to be carried out through the agency unless instructed otherwise and
the agency will be given a set of spare keys.
4.5.3 Leave the oven in the same state of cleanliness as it is listed in the inventory.
4.5.4 Leave the fixtures fittings, furniture and effects at the end of the tenancy in the rooms and places in
which they were at the beginning of the tenancy.
4.5.5 Remove all rubbish from the Property, except one dustbin or black refuse sacks worth which may
be left in the appropriate place for collection, before returning the Property to Landlord.
4.5.6 Pay the reasonable costs, reasonably incurred and which cannot be mitigated, if the Tenant fails to
keep the appointment to check the inventory at the end of tenancy and another must be scheduled.
5 Landlord’s Obligations
The Landlord agrees with the Tenant as follow:
5.1 To pay all assessments and outgoing in respect of the Property (except those for which responsibility is
assumed by the Tenant under this agreement).
5.2 To allow the Tenant quiet enjoyment of the Property during the tenancy without any unlawful
interruption from the Landlord or any person lawfully claiming under or in trust for the Landlord.
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5.3 To return to the Tenant any Rent paid for any period while the Property is rendered uninhabitable by
fire or other risk for which the Landlord has agreed to insure.
5.4 That he is the sole owner of the leasehold or freehold interest in the Property and that all necessary
consents to allow him to enter into this agreement (superior lesser, mortgage lenders or others) have been
obtained in writing.
5.5 That the Landlord will not be responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered because of a failure of
supply or service to the Property, supplied by a third party, where such failure is not caused by an act of
omission on the part of the Landlord.
5.6.1 The Landlord agrees to fulfil his repairing obligations contained within Section 11 of the Landlord and
Tenant Act 1985. These are quoted below;
5.6.2 to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for the supply of
water, gas and electricity and for sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences, but
not other fixtures, fittings and appliances for making use.
5.6.3 Guarantor will be fully responsible in any problem or rent arear.
• Tenant must be allowing access of the property within 48 Hours.
• Tenant has received a Deposit certificate, EPC,EICR, and how to rent guide with all necessary
documents
• The agency on behalf of the landlord can increase and make adjustments to rent after the first
contract ending with a break clause where a notice will be sent beforehand
• Both parties are advised to ensure they have read and understood this agreement before signing
it.
• In no circumstances deposit will be taken for any part of rent including final month.
• Notice will be applicable for only from due date, calendar month (two months’ notice after 4
months if within six months of agreement or 1 month notice after initial 6 month tenancy period)
Please note the tenancy agreement will be renewed automatically after period ends unless told
otherwise by agency. Please early termination charges may apply and are capped according to
government guidelines.
• Deposit will be issued after inventory out alongside landlord approval. Please note all bills must
be paid and proof shown before deposit is released, if asked by the letting agency and we hold
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the right to take any deductions if needed. If tenancy renewals/change is requested on tenant’s
behalf a fee may be charged.
- It is the tenant’s responsibility to inform the company for any pest and infestation problems within
the first fourteen days of the agreement of which it started, therefore the company will act to
resolve the matter in question, failure to do this will result in the renter bearing expenses.
- Tenant must be able to forward complains to our given email with picture attachments when
required, any complains that are resulted in tenant disregarded actions that will be put forward by
our supplied builder, the tenant will be responsible for all costs required. Please note we will charge
a capped price of £50 for any changes in tenancy required from tenant.
- The occupant will be accountable to informing council of their move and any other requirements of
transitioning including the transferring of the name for the utility bills when required. This will be
asked for proof of all bills including council tax paid in full before departure and deposit will be
released only after this fulfilment is done.
- White goods are given in goodwill and it includes furniture and fixings in which after the first 2
months we will not be responsible for if not provided with said warranty by the agency.
- Resident will be answerable for leaving the property in an adequate state of cleanliness after
withdrawing, furthermore the expenses of cleaning and upholding the state of cleanliness will be
deducted from the deposit of the tenant, when it is not adhered.
Zenith Accommodation Ltd.
Barclays
Account No: 43780325
Sort Code: 205397
Tenant’s Names: Mr Firoskhan Shoukathali
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Date: 18-05-2023
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Tenant Declaration
I hereby confirm that I will be residing at the property labelled in the agreement
I can also confirm that I have read all terms and conditions to sign tenancy agreement and I have been provided
by a copy of the agreement by the agency.
I have received a Deposit certificate, EPC,EICR, and how to rent guide with all necessary documents.
I also confirm that information provided to rent out this property mentioned is true to the best of my knowledge,
and I am happy with the checks if landlord or agency will require to investigate further.
I am happy for the landlord or agency to contact my referees, with personal information which has been provided
to sign the tenancy agreement to allow them to verify the information about my earnings, previous address, and
personal references.
I will be living at the property with: Myself and partner
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Thank you.
Print Name(s):
Mr Firoskhan Shoukathali ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Signature(s):
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Date:
18/05/23
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