1 This Agreement is intended to create an assured shorthold tenancy as defined in Section 19A Housing Act 1988 and the provisions for the recovery of possession by the Landlord in Section 21 thereof apply accordingly
2 The Tenant will: 2.1 pay the Rent at the times and in the manner aforesaid without any deduction abatement or set-off whatsoever 2.2 pay all charges in respect of any electric, gas, water and telephonic or televisual services used at or supplied to the Property and Council Tax or any similar tax that might be charged in addition to or replacement of it during the Term 2.3 keep the interior of the Property in a good, clean and tenantable state and condition and not damage or injure the Property 2.4 yield up the Property at the end of the Term in the same clean state and condition that it was in at the beginning of the Term and if any item listed on the Inventory requires repair, replacing, cleaning or laundering pay for the same (reasonable wear and tear and damage by insured risks excepted) 2.5 not make any alteration or addition to the Property nor without the Landlord's prior written consent do any redecoration or painting of the Property 2.6 not do or omit to do anything on or at the Property which may be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the Landlord or owners or occupiers of adjoining or nearby premises or which may in any way prejudice the insurance of the Property or cause an increase in the premium payable thereof 2.7 not without the Landlord's prior consent allow or keep any pet or any kind of animal at the Property 2.8 not use or occupy the Property in any way whatsoever other than as a private residence 2.9 not assign, sublet, charge or part with or share possession or occupation of the Property 2.10 permit the Landlord or anyone authorised by the Landlord at reasonable hours in the daytime and upon reasonable prior notice (except in emergency) to enter and view the Property for any proper purpose (including the checking of compliance with the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement and during the last month of the Term the showing of the Property to prospective new tenants) 2.11 pay interest at the rate of 4% above the Base Lending Rate for the time being of the Landlord's bankers upon any Rent or other money due from the Tenant under this Agreement which is more than 3 days in arrear in respect of the period from which it became due to the date of payment
3 The Landlord will: 3.1 Subject to the Tenant paying the rent and performing his/her obligations under this Agreement allow the Tenant peaceably to hold and enjoy the Property during the term without lawful interruption from the Landlord or any person rightfully claiming under or in trust for the Landlord 3.2 Insure the Property and the items listed on the Inventory 3.3 Keep in repair the structure and exterior of the Property (including drains gutters and external pipes) Keep in repair and proper working order the installations at the Property for the supply of water, gas and electricity and for sanitation (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary conveniences) Keep in repair and proper working order the installation at the Property for space heating and heating water But the Landlord will not be required to: Carry out works for which the Tenant is responsible by virtue of his/her duty to use the Property in a tenant-like manner Rebuild or reinstate the Property in the case of destruction or damage by fire or by tempest flood or other inevitable accident
4 In the event of the Rent being unpaid for more than 10 days after it is due (whether demanded or not) or there being a breach of any other of the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement then the Landlord may re-enter the Property (subject to any statutory restrictions on his power to do so) and this Rental Agreement shall thereupon determine absolutely but without prejudice to any of the Landlord's other rights and remedies in respect of any outstanding obligations on the part of the Tenant
5 The Deposit has been paid by the Tenant and is held by the Landlord to secure compliance with the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement (without prejudice to the Landlord's other rights and remedies) and if, at any time during the Term, the Landlord is obliged to draw upon it to satisfy any outstanding breaches of such obligations then the Tenant shall forthwith make such additional payment as is necessary to restore the full amount of the Deposit held by the Landlord. As soon as reasonably practicable following termination of this Agreement the Landlord shall return to the Tenant the Deposit or the balance thereof after any deductions properly made
6 The Landlord hereby notifies the Tenant under Section 48 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1987 that any notices (including notices in proceedings) should be served upon the Landlord at the address stated with the name of the Landlord as stated
7 In the event of damage or destruction of the Property by any of the risks insured against by the Landlord the Tenant shall be relieved from payment of the Rent to the extent that the Tenant's use and enjoyment of the Property is thereby prevented and from performance of it obligations as to the state and condition of the Property to the extent of and so long as there prevails such damage or destruction (except to the extent that the insurance is prejudiced by any act or default of the Tenant) the amount in case of dispute to be settled by arbitration
8 Where the context so admits: 8.1 The "Landlord" includes the persons for this time being entitled to the reversion expectant upon this Tenancy 8.2 The "Tenant" includes any persons deriving title under the Tenant 8.3 The "Property" includes any part or parts of the Property and all of the Landlord's fixtures and fittings at or upon the Property 8.4 The "Term" shall mean the period stated in the particulars overleaf or any shorter or longer period, in the event of an earlier termination or an extension or holding over respectively
9 All references to the singular shall include the plural and vice versa and any obligations or liabilities of more than one person shall be joint and several and an obligation on the part of a party shall include an obligation not to allow or permit the breach of that obligation
