AI Generated British Lodger Agreement
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This Agreement is made on the date specified below between the Landlord and the Tenant. The Landlord: [Full legal name], of [Address], contact telephone [number], email [email]. The Tenant: [Full legal name], of [Address], contact telephone [number], email [email].

The Landlord is the owner of the Property and agrees to let the Property to the Tenant.

The Tenant agrees to take the Property from the Landlord on the terms set out in this Agreement.

No Guarantor.

The Property is a two-bedroom semi-detached house located at 123 High Street, London, SW1A 1AA.

The Property includes a fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob, and fridge-freezer.

The Property includes a lounge with fireplace.

The Property includes two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes.

The Property includes a family bathroom with shower over bath.

The Property includes a private rear garden with fencing.

The Property is unfurnished except for carpets and curtains throughout.

A full inventory of fixtures, fittings and condition report is attached as Schedule 1 to this Agreement (or a separate inventory document will be attached, signed by both parties, and forms part of this Agreement).

This Agreement creates an assured shorthold tenancy within the meaning of the Housing Act 1988.

The tenancy begins on 1 January 2024 and is a fixed term of 12 months.

The fixed term ends on 31 December 2024.

The tenancy is an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) under the Housing Act 1988 (as amended) and meets all eligibility criteria, including that the rent is below any applicable upper limit and the tenant is an individual.

The Tenant shall pay the Landlord rent at the rate of \£1,250.00 (one thousand two hundred and fifty pounds) per month.

The rent shall be paid monthly in advance on the 1st day of each month by bank transfer.

The Tenant's obligation to pay rent begins on 1 January 2024.

Late rent charges: Interest may be charged on rent arrears at 3% above the Bank of England base rate in line with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (no banned fees are charged).

No prohibited payments are being charged under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

The Tenant has paid to the Landlord a deposit of \£1,041.67 (which does not exceed five weeks' rent based on \£1,250 monthly rent). The Landlord will protect the deposit in the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) within the statutory time limits.

The deposit is protected with reference number DPS-REF-456789 and was protected on 15 October 2023 in accordance with current DPS requirements.

The Landlord may make deductions from the deposit at the end of the tenancy for unpaid rent or other payments due under the tenancy, damage to the property beyond fair wear and tear, and cleaning costs to restore the property to its original condition.

The parties agree to use the free dispute resolution service of the deposit protection scheme before taking court action regarding any deductions from the deposit.

If there are no deductions the deposit or balance of it shall be repaid to the Tenant within 10 days after the end of the tenancy.

The prescribed information has been provided to the Tenant within 30 days as required by law.

The Landlord may review the rent during the term of the tenancy and may increase the rent by giving the Tenant not less than one month's written notice of the increase.

Any rent increase must comply with section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 or be by mutual agreement. Increases cannot be excessive or used to circumvent rules under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

The Tenant shall use the Property for private residence only.

The Tenant shall pay the rent on the due dates.

The Tenant shall keep the interior of the Property in good and tenantable repair and condition.

The Tenant shall be liable for accidental damage to fixtures, damage from pets, and negligent damage to structure beyond normal wear and tear.

The Tenant shall not cause a nuisance or annoyance to neighbours or the Landlord.

The Tenant shall comply with all relevant laws including the requirements of the Housing Act 1988, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, the Tenant Fees Act 2019, the Deregulation Act 2015, The Assured Tenancy and Agricultural Occupancy (Forms) Regulations 2015, and The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015.

The Tenant shall not sublet, assign or part with possession of the Property or any part of it without the Landlord's prior written consent.

The Tenant shall allow the Landlord or agents access to the Property on at least 24 hours' written notice (except in emergency) for inspection, repair or viewings.

The Tenant shall keep the Property clean and tidy and dispose of all rubbish appropriately.

The Tenant shall not make any alterations or additions to the Property without the Landlord's prior written consent.

The Tenant is responsible for minor repairs up to \£50 (or as per statute) and shall report all repairs promptly.

The Tenant shall comply with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

The Landlord shall maintain the structure and exterior of the Property and keep in repair the installations for the supply of water, gas, electricity, and for sanitation.

The Landlord confirms that annual gas safety checks have been carried out and the last gas safety certificate is dated 15 August 2023 which will be provided to the Tenant before the tenancy starts.

The Landlord confirms that a valid Energy Performance Certificate is available and will be provided to the Tenant.

The Landlord shall ensure that all electrical installations in the Property meet the required standards under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 (including an EICR every 5 years).

The Landlord shall ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are fitted, working and tested at the start of the tenancy and on each renewal.

The Landlord shall maintain the Property fit for human habitation in accordance with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

The Landlord shall provide the Tenant with a copy of the current 'How to Rent' guide.

The Landlord will maintain insurance for the building structure and any landlord's fixtures during the tenancy.

The Tenant is responsible for insuring their own contents against loss or damage during the tenancy.

The Landlord has complied with the Immigration Act 2014 by carrying out Right to Rent checks.

Copies of the documents checked have been retained by the Landlord.

The Landlord will carry out follow-up checks if the Tenant's permission to rent expires during the term of the tenancy.

The Tenant shall be responsible for paying for electricity, gas, broadband and internet, council tax, and water rates from 1 January 2024 based on usage only. The Landlord remains responsible for any standing charges or if the property is empty.

The property is not in a flood risk area (or flood insurance implications have been noted and disclosed).

At the end of the fixed term the tenancy will continue as a statutory periodic tenancy unless terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

The Tenant must give at least one month's written notice (aligning with the rent period) to end the tenancy.

The Landlord must use a valid Section 21 notice (in the prescribed form) giving at least two months' notice (or the minimum required under current rules post-2023 reforms if applicable) after the fixed term.

Either the Landlord or the Tenant may end the fixed term early by giving at least two months' written notice after the first six months of the term. The break clause is mutual, must be exercised in writing, and complies with current assured shorthold tenancy rules.

In compliance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, only permitted charges apply. The Tenant shall pay the Landlord any reasonable costs (including interest at 3% above Bank of England base rate) for late rent or replacing lost keys. No banned fees (such as administration charges for variations unless reasonable and permitted) are charged.

Both the Landlord and the Tenant agree to comply with the Housing Act 1988 (as amended), the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, the Tenant Fees Act 2019, the Deregulation Act 2015, The Assured Tenancy and Agricultural Occupancy (Forms) Regulations 2015, The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, and all other relevant legislation (including any post-2023 rental reforms in England if enacted, such as the Renters (Reform) Bill). The Landlord shall provide the 'How to Rent' booklet. The Landlord holds a valid licence if the property is in a selective licensing area.

Both the Landlord and the Tenant agree to comply with the Equality Act 2010.

The Landlord has checked the Tenant's right to rent in the United Kingdom by examining the Tenant's UK passport and visa or biometric residence permit.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements.

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect (severability under the laws of England and Wales).

This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent by first class post or delivered to the last known address of the other party.

No variation of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.

The Tenant confirms they have been given the opportunity to take independent legal advice before signing this Agreement.

The Landlord and Tenant agree to process personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

This Agreement includes any attached schedules or plans (including the inventory at Schedule 1).

Both parties confirm they have read and understood this Agreement. The Tenant confirms receipt of: the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), gas safety certificate, the 'How to Rent' guide, and the deposit prescribed information.

This is a template agreement. Professional legal advice should be sought to ensure compliance with the latest law (including any post-2023 rental reforms in England).