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New assured shorthold model tenancy agreement launched

By: Series: RICS Residential Faculty Residential Newsletter ; 2(5) November 2002, 3(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: The new regulations apply to tenancy agreements which use 'standard terms' and where the tenant is a 'private consumer'. RICS has issued the agreement to meet the requirements of the Unfair Contract Terms Regulations. It contains major changes which will move the balance of agreement, and intends to create a new climate of fairness between the landlord and tenant. Advises discontinuance of use of old and out of date forms, as they will contain unfair and unenforceable terms. The new forms are available from RICS Books at +44 (0)20 7222 7000

The new regulations apply to tenancy agreements which use 'standard terms' and where the tenant is a 'private consumer'. RICS has issued the agreement to meet the requirements of the Unfair Contract Terms Regulations. It contains major changes which will move the balance of agreement, and intends to create a new climate of fairness between the landlord and tenant. Advises discontinuance of use of old and out of date forms, as they will contain unfair and unenforceable terms. The new forms are available from RICS Books at +44 (0)20 7222 7000