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What is a Starter tenancy?
For the first year as a tenant with us, you will receive a starter tenancy. This is also known as an assured shorthold tenancy. It is a short-term tenancy agreement and intended to last for 12 months. But this can be extended for another 6 months if you do not fulfil your responsibilities outlined in the tenancy agreement and we need the additional time to look into the issues.
Your starter tenancy agreement is very important as it sets out your legal rights and responsibilities as the tenant and ours as the landlord. Please keep it in a safe place.