A-Z Reference

Landlord Glossary

A plain-English guide to the property and lettings terms UK landlords come across most often. Select any term to read a full explanation of what it means and why it matters.

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Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)An assured shorthold tenancy (AST) was the standard private tenancy type in England for over three decades.

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DSS IncomeDSS income is an outdated shorthand for rental income from tenants who receive housing-related benefits, named after the former Department of Social Security.

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Lessor vs LesseeThe lessor is the party who grants a lease, and the lessee is the party who receives it.

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Periodic TenancyA periodic tenancy is an open-ended tenancy that rolls from period to period, usually monthly, with no fixed end date.

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