Extension of Tenancy Term (duration)
Extension of Tenancy Term (duration)
- The following paragraphs were drafted prior to the proposed Renter's Rights Bill and must be read in light of it.
- Section 21 no fault evictions will be abolished.
- Tenancies will in future last as long as tenants wish.
- There are some limited provisions for student tenants and landlords to ensure student tenants leave on time.
- Landlords must provide a vaild Section 8 reason to evict tenants
- Extension of an AST must be carefully worded to avoid creating a new AST enforceable by the tenant for a minimum of 6 months.
- If a tenant wishes to remain after the end of an AST for say a couple of weeks to attend a graduation ceremony but decided to remain for say another 6 months, the tenant could legally do so absent a properly drafted Extension to AST.
- This requires careful reference to the original AST for say 12 months to be extended by 12 days say.
- This gets messy if a s.21 notice to quit has already been provided.
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Published: 24 September 2015 Last Updated: 14 July 2025