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ASSURED SHORTHOLD

TENANCY
AGREEMENT
for letting a residential dwelling

Important Notes for Tenants

This tenancy agreement is a legal and binding contract and the Tenant is responsible for payment
of the rent for the entire agreed term. The agreement may not be terminated early unless the
agreement contains a break clause, or \\Tittcn permission is obtained from the Landlord.
\Vhere there is more than one tenant, all obligations, including those for rent and repairs can be
enforced against all of the tenants jointly and against each individually. \Vhere the tenancy is
subject to deposit protection then joint tenants may have to nominate a lead tenant tout on their
behalf \lith the Landlord or Tenancy Deposit Scheme provider or their alternative dispute
resolution service provider.
If you are unsure of your obligations under this agreement, then you are advised to take
independent legal advice before signing.

General Notes
I. This tenancy agreement is for letting furnished or unfurnished residential accommodation on an assured
shorthold tenancy within the provisions ofthe Housing Act 1988 as amended by Part Ill of the Housing
Act 1996. As such, this is a legal document and should not be used without adequate knowledge of the
law oflandlord and tenant.
2. Prospective tenants should have an adequate opportunity to read and understand the tenancy agreement
before signing in order for this agreement to be fully enforceable.
3. This agreement may be used for residential tenancies ofthree years or less. Agreements for tenancies of
a longer duration should be drawn up by deed.
4. Section 11, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 - these obligations require the Landlord to keep in repair the
structure and exterior ofthe dwelling, and to keep in repair and proper worlcing order the installations for
the supply ofwater, gas and electricity and the installations in the Property for space heating and heating
water.
5. Section 196 of the Law of Property Act 1925 provides that a notice shall be sufficiently served if it is
sent by post in a registered letter (if the letter is not returned undelivered) addressed to the Tenant at the
Property or the last known address of the Tenant or left addressed to the Tenant at the Property.
6. This agreement has been drawn up after consideration ofthe Unfair Contract Terms Guidance published
by the Competition and Markets Authority.
7. If you accept a tenancy deposit under this tenancy, it must be protected by a tenancy deposit protection
scheme and certain documents must be given to the tenant. Take advice if necessary.
8. Where the tenancy becomes a periodic tenancy at the end ofthe fixed term period the tenant is required
to give at least 28 days' notice (or one month in the case of a monthly tenancy) in writing to end the
tenancy. The tenant's notice must end on the first or last day of a period of the tenancy in accordance
with the common law rules. The landlord is required to give at least two months' notice in accordance
with the statutory rules prescribed by Section 21 ofthe Housing Act 1988 but the landlord's notice does
not need to expire on the first or last day ofa period ofa tenancy.

More Information
For more information on using this tenancy agreement please refer to our website: www.letUnk.co.uk


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THI A REE E !hat the tenancy created by this Agreement is an
S G M NT is made BE TWEEN the Landlord and the Tenant. II is intended
shall be an assured shorthold tenancy within the meaning of the ousing Acts
H
Date 09 June 2021
Landlord(s) All About Time Limited ,
L9 10D
Landlord's Agen t Greenco Liverpool 84 Rice Lane Liverpool Lancashi re
and Address

Note: Under s. 48, Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, notices can be served on the Landlord at the above address
Tenant(s) Mr Lucas Victor Vargas

Tenant(s) Email (see clause 12.4) [email protected]


Tenant(s) Contact Number 07366308844

Property The dwelling known as 60 Woodford Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 2DT
Maximum Number of Permitted Occupiers (insert the maximum number of all occupiers including tenants - see
clause 4.8)
Contents The fixtures and fittings al the Property together with any fumrture, carpets, curtains and other effects listed in the
Inventory

Term For the term of 12 months commencing on 9th June 2021 and !hereafter shall continue as a monthly contractual
periodic tenancy on the same terms and conditions until terminated by either party. See note 8.

Rent £625.00 per Month

Payable by standing order (other payment methods may be mutually agreed in writing)
Payment in advance in deared funds by equal payments on the 9th day of every Month

Deposit A deposit of £625.00 is payable on signing this Agreement. II is protected by the following scheme
DPS (Deposit Protection Service) http://www.depositprotection.com/

1. The Landlord agrees lo lel and the Tenant agrees to take lhe Property and Contents for the Term at the Ren! payable as above
2.1 Deposit The Tenant pays the Deposit as security for the performance of the Tenanrs obligations and to pay and compensate the
Landlord for the reasonable costs of any breach of those obligations. II is specifically agreed that this money is nol to be used by the
Tenant as payment for any renl due under this Agreement. No inleresl shall be payable on this Deposit The balance of the Deposit lo
be paid to the Tenant as soon as reasonably possible after the conclusion of the tenancy, less any reasonable costs incurred for the
breach of any obligation as agreed with lhe Tenant, or decided by the Court or by the appropriate deposrt scheme (details of which are
contained in the scheme's deposit information leafleUlerrns and website)
2.2 Inventory. Where the Landlord or his Agent has prepared an inventory for the Property and given a copy lo the Tenant al the start
of !he tenancy, unless the Tenant returns a signed copy of the Inventory within the firs! week of o=,palion with any appropriate alterations
or notes as required, ii shall be taken that the Tenant accepts the Inventory as a full and accurate record of the condrtion of the Property
and its contents
The Tenant agrees with the Landlord: (dauses 3 to 7)
3. Rent & charges
(3.1) To pay the Rent on lhe days and in !he manner specified lo the Landlord's Agent.
(3.2) To pay promptly lo the authorities lo whom they are due, council tax, water and sewerage charges, gas, electric, television licence
and telephone and other communication charges (if any) relating lo the Property, where they are incurred during the period of the
tenancy or any subsequent periodic tenancy, including any which are imposed after the date of this Agreement (even if of a novel
nature) and to pay the total cos! of any re-connection fee relating to !he supply of water, gas, electricity and telephone if the same is
disconnected due to lhe Tenant's act or default. The Tenant agrees lo ensure !hat all electricity, gas, water and telephone acccunls as
appropriate are transferred lo !he Tenant's name on commencement of this tenancy and lo notify lhe Landlord or his Agent prior lo
changing supplier for any of the utility services staled above
(3.3) To pay the Landlord's reasonable costs incurred as a result of any breach of the terms of lhe tenancy by the Tenant
(3.4) To pay the reasonable costs of lhe Landlord or his Agent where lhe Tenant requests early termination of the tenancy, and the
Landlord has accepted the request, or where the Tenant fails lo give the legally required notice lo end a periodic tenancy
(3.5) To pay the reasonable costs of the Landlord or his Agent where !he Tenant requests a variation lo the tenancy
4. Use of the Property
(4.1) Not lo assign, sublet, part wilh possession of the Property, or lei any other person live al the Property
(4.2) To use the Property as a single private dwelling as !he Tenant's only or principal home and not to use it or any part of it for any
other purpose nor lo allow anyone else lo do so
(4.3) Not lo receive paying guests or carry on or permit lo be carried on any business, trade or profession on or from the Property

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(4.4) Not to do or
p
a person residing ermit or suffer to _be done in o' . on the Property any act or thing which may be a nuisance damage, or annoyance to
, visiting or Otherwise
engaged 1n lawful activity or the occupiers of the neighbouring premises
(4.5) Not to keep
any cats or dogs at the . . ..
cause damage to th Property living creatures that may
e property, or annoy ance and not to keep any other animals, reptiles or birds (or other
granted, to be revo to neighbours) on the Property without the Landlord's written consent. Such consent, if
eabie, on reasonable grounds by
the Landlord
(4,6) Not to use the p
rope rtY for any illegal or immoral
purposes
(4,7) Where the Land .
i ord' s ·inter est •1s denve d from another lease ("the Headlease") then it is agreed that the Tenant will observe the
terms in the H eadi ease
applicable to the Property. A copy of the Headlease, if applicable, is attached
(4.B)TheTenant must n0t a · ·
. IIow the number of persons occupying the Property to exceed the Maximum Number of Permitted Occupiers
spec·fi1 d abo ve with0ut the Landlord's prior written consent Because of houses in multiple occupation regulations and licensing
reg u!a �
ions, the Landlord may be prosecuted
and fined for all�wing this number to be exceeded
9 l This is a non-sm oking Property.
)\
0 acco or any other substance in The Tenant agrees not to smoke or permit any family member, guest or visitor to smoke
the Property without the Landlord's prior written consent
5· Repairs and Damage to the Prope
rty
<5-1 l Not lo damage the Property and
Contents and not to make any alteration or addition to the Property without the wrttten perrnission
of the Landlord, such permission not to be
unreasonably refused or delayed. TheTenant agrees to pay for any damage caused by the
Tenant, a member of the Tenant's family or his visitors or any other permitted occupiers
(5-2) Not lo remove or permit to be removed any furniture or other contents from the Property and to pay the reasonable costs incurred
by the Landlord or his Agent in replacing or repairing, or at the option of the Landlord, replace immediately, any fumtture or other
contents, lost, damaged or destroyed by theTenant, a member of theTenant's family or his visitors or any other perrnitted occupiers
(5.3) To keep the interior of the Property and the Contents in at least as good and clean condition and repair as they were at the
commencement of the tenancy, with fair wear and tear excepted, and to keep the Property reasonably aired and warrned
(5.4)That the Landlord or any person authorised by the Landlord or his Agent may at reasonable times of the day on giving 24 hours'
written notice (unless in the case of an emergency) enter the Property for the purpose of inspecting its condition and state of repair
(5.5)To keep the gardens, driveways, pathways, lawns, hedges, rockeries and ponds (if any) regularly maintained in good and safe
condition and as neat tidy and properly tended as they were at the start of the tenancy and not to remove any trees or plants
(5.6)To replace all broken glass in doors and windows damaged during the tenancy where the damage has been caused by theTenant,
a member of the Tenant's family or his visitors or any other permitted occupiers
(5.7) Not to alter or change or install any locks on any doors or wi ndows in or about the Property or have any additional keys made for
any locks without the prior written consent of the Landlord, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld
(5.8) To notify the Landlord or his Agent promptly of any disrepair, damage or defect in the Property or of any event which causes
damage to the Property. Additional aerials, satellite dishes and other fixed cables may not be fitted without the Landlord's prior written
consent
(5.9) Not to affix any notice, sign, poster or other thing to the internal or external surfaces of the Property in such a way as to cause
damage
(5.10)To take all reasonable precautions to prevent frost damage at the Property and to keep the Property adequately heated and
ventilated to prevent damage caused by condensation
(5.11) In order to comply with the Gas Safety Regulations, it is necessary:
(a) that the ventilators provided for this purpose in the Property should not be blocked
(b) that brown or sooty build-up on any gas appliance should be reported immediately to the Landlord or Agent
(5.12) Not to cause any blockage to the drains, pipes, sinks or baths
(5.13) Not to introduce into the Property any portable heaters fired by liquid or bottled gas fuels without the Landlord's prior written
consent
(5.14)That the Tenant shall be responsible for testing all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms (if any) fitted in the Property on
a regular basis and replace the batteries (if any) as necessary. Any faulty alarms should be reported to the Agent
(5.15) To replace all bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses and replaceable filters as and when necessary. To follow the manufacturers or
Landlord's instructions (where instructions have been provided)
(5.16)To take all reasonable steps to keep the Property free from infestation by vermin
6. Other tenant responsibilities
(6.1) Within seven days of receipt thereof, to send to the Landlord or his Agent all correspondence addressed to the Landlord or the
owner of the Property and any notice, order or proposal relating to the Property (or any building of which the Property forrns part) given,
made or issued under or by virtue of any statute, regulation, order, direction or bye-law by any competent authority
(6.2) To ensure that any claims for Housing Benefit, Universal Credit or equivalent housing support made by the Tenant are legally
claimed or received without overpayment
(6.3) That where the Property is left unoccupied, without prior notice in writing to the Landlord or Agent, for a prolonged period, the
Tenant has failed lo pay rent for that period, and has shown no intention to return, the Landlord may treat these actions as a surrender
of the tenancy. This means that the Landlord may take over the Property and re-let it

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(6.4) To p roperly secure the
Property including all locks and bolts to the doors, windows and other openings when leaving the Proper!}
natte�ded_ and where the Property
� is left vacant for more than 28 consecuUve days and the Rent is paid, to notify the Landlord or his
gent in wntmg, and to allow him
access to the Property in order to secure 1t where necessary
(�-5) Not to change passwords,
codes or other security settings on any alarm or other electronic controls installed at the Property
Without the Landlord's written permission

(6.6) To allow contractors access to the Property, upon being given reasonable written notice, to allow electrical, gas and similar
appha�ces, pipewor k and fiues to be inspected and maintained. The Tenant further agrees to ensure that any access arrangements
made m connection with such inspection s or appointments are honoured so that contractors are able to carry out the work on the agreed
day
(6.7� To promptly respond to any information requests by the Landlord or his Agent with regard lo 'Right to Rent' checks under the
Immigration Act 2014 (or any subsequent legislation) and to notify the Landlord of any changes to the Tenant's immigration status

(6.8) Nuisance and Anti-social behaviour: Not to cause, or allow household members, or visitors to engage in anti-social behaviour,
which means. any conduct causing or capable of causing a nuisance or annoyance to the landlord, other occupiers, neighbours or
people enga_g1ng 1n lawful activity within the locality. (Examples of anti-social behaviour include failure to control dogs or children, leaving
g�rdens untidy, _not properly disposing of rubbish, inconsiderate use of the property, as well as more serious problems such as noise,
violent and criminal behaviour, domestic abuse, the supply and use of controlled drugs, and intimidation, harassment or victimisation
on the ground_s of a persons' race, sex (gender), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity status,
soc10-econom1c status).
7. End of tenancy
(7.1) To return the Property and Contents at the end of the tenancy in the same clean state or condition as they were at the
commencement of the tenancy, with fair wear and tear excepted, and to remove all the Tenant's personal effects and any waste or
rubbish from the Property.

(7.2) To leave the Contents at the end of the tenancy in approximately the same places in which they were positioned at the
commencement of the tenancy
(7.3) To return the keys of the Property to the Agent on the agreed termination date, or the end of the tenancy (whichever is sooner).
The Tenant also agrees to pay for any reasonable charges incurred by the Landlord or his Agent in replacing keys or securing the
Property against re-entry where keys are lost or not returned
(7.4) To provide a forwarding address to the Landlord or his Agent either prior to or at the end of the tenancy
(7.5) To arrange with all utility providers for final meter readings at the Property to be supplied and final bills to be paid at the end of the
tenancy
(7.6) To allow the Landlord or his Agent, within the last two months of the tenancy, to erect a sign on or outside the Property to indicate
that the Property is for sale or available to let
(7.7) Within the last two months of the tenancy to permit the Landlord or any person authorised by the Landlord or the Landlord's Agent
at reasonable hours to enter and view the Property with prospective tenants or purchasers, having first given the Tenant a reasonable
period of notice
(7.8) To give the Landlord vacant possession of the Property upon expiry of a valid notice seeking possession served by the Landlord
or his Agent. Where the Tenant does not give vacant possession, and the Landlord is subsequently granted an order for possession,
the Court may order the Tenant to pay the Landlord's reasonable costs of obtaining and enforcing the possession order
8. The Landlord agrees with the Tenant that:
(8.1) The Landlord shall permit the Tenant to have quiet enjoyment of the Property without interruption by the Landlord or his Agent.
however this does not preclude the Landlord from taking action through the courts should the Tenant fail to pay the Rent due or be in
breach of the Tenancy Agreement
(8.2) In the event that the Property is rendered uninhabitable by fire or fiood or any other risk which the Landlord has insured, other
than where the damage has been caused by the act or omission of the Tenant. his family or his visitors then the parties will consider
this Agreement as frustrated and terminated subject to the right of the Tenant to recover any rent paid in advance for the period after
the termination
9. Forfeiture Provision. The Landlord may apply to the court to end this tenancy and repossess the Property if:
(a) the Tenant does not pay the Rent (or any part of ii) within 14 days of the date on which it is due; or
(b) the Tenant does not comply with the obligations set out in this Agreement; or
(c) the Landlord was induced to grant the tenancy by a false statement; or
(d) any of the Grounds specified in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended) apply to this tenancy.
This termination clause operates subject to the proviso that the Landlord must obtain a court order before repossessing the Property
IMPORTANT. Only the Court can order the Tenant to give up possession of the Property
10. The Landlord agrees to carry out any repairing obligations as required by section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (see note 4)

11. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the following meanings:
"The Landlord" includes the persons who during the period of the tenancy have a legal interest in the Property
"The Tenant" includes those who might inherit the tenancy. Whenever there is more than one Tenant all covenants and obligations can
be enforced against all of the Tenants jointly and against each individually. This means that any one of the members of a joint tenancy
can be held responsible for the full rent and other obligations under the Agreement if the other members do not fulfil their obhgat1ons

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he Agent" refers to the person
appointed b the Land
over these rights and respons ibilitie
s
Y lord to manage the property and collect Rent , or anyone wh o subsequ ently takes
12. The parties agree:
(12.1) Notice is hereby given that pos
�essr·on mrght
• · ·
be recovered under Gro und 1, Sch edul e 2 of the Housing Act 1988 1f applicable.
That i s that the Landlord u sed tO I'rve
rn the Property as his or her main ho me; or intends to occupy the Property as his or her only or
main h�me
(12.2) The tenancy may be brought t
an end ·if the mortgagee requires possession on default of the borrower under Ground 2, Schedu1e
°
2 of the Housing Act 1988

!
� 2·3 B efore the Land1o rd can end this tenancy, he shall serve any notice(s ) on the Tenant in accordance with the provisions of the
sr g Act s . Such not ce(s) s
r hall be sufficie ntly served if se rved at the last known address of the Te nant in accordance with section
1ii 0pthe Law of Property Act 1925
- see note 5 (subject to the clau se below)
(12.4) That no tices and other docum
ents given in connecti on with this tenancy may be served by email on the Tenant at the email
add r� ss (es ) supplied above. Th e notice
received by the Tenant at the start of the next business day
afte r rt was first sent. [The Tenant(s) E or docum ent will be regarded as
mail may be left blank where the Tenanl does not agree to this clause}
(12-5) Whilst the Landlord o r his
Agent shall make every effort to kee p the Tenant's personal d etails safe and se cure, it may be
nece ssary to share such informati on with trusted third parties such as the Home Office, utility companies, maintenance contractors,
credit and referencing agencies and debt coll ection companies etc. The Landlord or his Agent will not divulge personal contact d etails
to any .0ther third party o rganisation for mark eting purposes without prior approval unles s this is necessary t o comply with a statutory
obhgatron
13· Special Conditio ns. The Property is let
to gether with th e special conditi ons (if any) listed in the First Schedule attached h ereto
THE FIRST SCHEDULE (N.B. Claus es in this section have been individually negotiated)

S p ecial conditions (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

SIGNED by the LANDLORD(S) :­ In the presence of:-


(or the Landlord's Agent)
Name ................................................
Address ............................................

Occupation ...................................... ..
Witness Signature ..............................

SIGNED by the TENANT(S) :-


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N.B. The tenancy agreement should be signed by all tenants

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