Granting an assured periodic tenancy (APT)
A practice note that considers the legal and transactional issues that may arise on the grant of an assured periodic tenancy (APT) in the private rental sector in England. This practice note outlines the impact of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA 2025), which replaced assured shorthold tenancies with APTs, and explains the core characteristics of this tenancy type under the Housing Act 1988 (HA 1988). It details key landlord obligations, including the requirement to provide tenants with a written statement of terms and to issue prior notice before the tenancy begins to rely on certain grounds for possession. The practice note also addresses compliance with other critical legislation, such as the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (TFA 2019) and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA 2015). Practical guidance is provided on matters including tenancy deposit protection, the use of inventories, structuring tenancies for shared houses, and the implications of the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996) concerning a spouse's or civil partner's rights.
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