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Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement

This Agreement ("this Agreement") is made on between Swindon Borough Council ("the Council")

and (“You” “the Tenant”)

in respect of (“the Property”)

1. Legal Position

The Council does not own your home. It only has a lease of it from the owner to provide temporary housing accommodation. The tenancy is granted by the Council to you in pursuance of a function of the Council under the homelessness part (Part VII) of the Housing Act 1996 as amended by Homelessness Act 2002 and it is not a secure tenancy because it is excluded by paragraph 4 of Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1985. This means at the end of the lease the Council is required to give the owner vacant possession of the property. Before the end of the Council's lease, it will serve you with a notice requiring you to vacate your home. Provided you remain entitled to housing from the Council and you are not in breach of the terms of this Agreement, the Council will offer you suitable alternative accommodation, and you will have to leave your home on the date specified in the notice. The Council may terminate this Agreement before the lease expires if you are in breach of this Agreement or refuse an offer of suitable alternative accommodation.

2. Agreement to Let

The Council agrees to let and the Tenant agrees to take the Property with the contents on a weekly tenancy from until determined by notice at the Rent subject to the following terms and conditions.

1. Your Responsibilities:

1.1 To Pay Rent

You must pay the Rent £ per week in advance on the Monday of each week without any deduction or set off. The rent may be changed by the Council in the manner described in paragraph 5.1 of this Agreement.

1.2 To Pay Council Tax, and For Services

You are liable to pay your own Council Tax, water and sewerage charges, electricity and gas charges, all charges for the use of telephones including rental and any ancillary charges.

1.3 Not to assign, sublet or part with Possession

You must not assign your tenancy to any other person, part with possession of your home, or sublet the whole or any part of it to any other person.

1.4 Rubbish

You must dispose of all rubbish in a safe and appropriate manner and must not store or accumulate rubbish in your home.

1.5 Use

You must not use your home for anything except as a place for you and your family to live. You must use and occupy your home as your only or main home and tell the Council if you are going to be away from your home for more than two weeks.

1.6 Behaviour

You must not use your home for illegal or immoral purposes or cause nuisance, annoyance or disturbance to neighbours or anyone else living in the locality of your home.

1.7 Allowing People authorised by The Council to come into your Home

You must allow access to the Property for authorised persons appointed by the Council, including in an emergency, for inspection, re-letting, or works.

1.8 Payment of Bills etc.

You must ensure that all accounts issued by relevant authorities or suppliers are issued to and made out in your name for the duration of this tenancy and settle them within a reasonable period.

1.9 Repairs

You must keep the interior of the Property in a good state of repair and condition, clean and tidy and properly maintained.

1.10 Decoration

You must keep the interior of the Property in a good state of decorative condition and must not damage the walls with nails, pins, glue or adhesive.

1.11 Contents in Your Home

You must maintain the contents and preserve them from damage and destruction and must not remove any of them from the Property.

1.12 Blocking of Pipes etc.

You must keep the pipes, sewers, drains, conduits, gutters and watercourse serving the Property free from obstruction and the lavatories properly cleaned.

1.13 Frost Damage

If the Property is to be left unoccupied for more than 48 hours you must take all reasonable steps necessary to protect the water and central heating systems from frost damage.

1.14 Dealing with Contents

You must not purport to sell any of the contents.

1.15 Notice to Repair

You must comply with any written notice served on you by the Council reasonably requiring you to make good any want of repair or failure to keep the Property or the contents in good condition and properly cleaned within the period reasonably required in the notice.

1.16 Noise

You must not allow noise from a radio, television set, compact disc, tape or record player or equipment to be heard outside the Property after 2300 hours or before 0800 hours.

1.17 Garden

If your home includes a garden, or you share use of a garden with the tenants of the other flats in the building, you must keep the garden tidy and not store rubbish, furniture or unsightly objects in it.

1.18 Telling The Council about Repairs

You must report to the Landlords as soon as possible any repairs which are needed if it is the Council's responsibility to do those repairs.

1.19 Bottled Gas and Paraffin

You must not take into your home anything which might explode or be a fire hazard.

1.20 Pests

You must keep your home free from rats, mice and other pests.

1.21 Throwing Things from Flats

If your home is in a block, you must not throw anything from your home or any areas that you share with your neighbours.

1.22 Letting People in You do not know

If your home is in a block you must not let anyone you do not know into any locked areas you share with your neighbours unless authorised.

1.23 Car Parking and Repairs

You and any person living in your home, and any visitor, must comply with the parking and vehicle repair restrictions set out in this Agreement.

1.24 Pets

You must not keep or allow any animal, bird or reptile in your home without written permission from the Council.

1.25 Unauthorised Persons

You must not allow or permit any other person to live in your home without written permission from the Council.

1.26 Advising of Changes in Your Household

You must tell the Council and Landlords of any change in the details of the people who are living with you in your home within 7 days.

1.27 Alterations and Improvements

You must not make any improvements, alterations or additions to your home.

1.28 Your Obligations as to Insurance

You must not do anything which may void or increase the insurance policy on the property and must arrange your own insurance for personal items if desired.

1.29 At The End of Your Tenancy

You must remove all of your property and belongings, including any rubbish, and leave your home in a reasonable state and condition. You must notify the Gas Board, Electricity and Telephone Company that you have left and pay the bills up to the date of your departure.

2 Your Rights:

Repairs

The Landlords on behalf of the Council must keep in repair the structure and exterior of your home, and keep in repair and proper working order the pipes and other installations and the heating and hot water systems.

3. Termination of This Agreement

You may end this Agreement at any time by giving to the Council not less than four weeks' notice in writing ending on a Monday. Where the Council is required to return the Property to the Landlord and it offers you suitable alternative accommodation, you will vacate your home. The Council can end this Agreement if you are in breach of any obligations or if you refuse an offer of suitable alternative accommodation by giving you four weeks’ notice in writing.

4. Changes to This Agreement

The Council may change the terms of this agreement provided that it follows the stated notice procedure.

5. You and The Council further agree that:

5.1 Change of Rent

The amount of rent payable by you under this Agreement may be changed by the Council if they give you four weeks' written notice.

5.2 Service of Notices

Any notice to be given by either party must be in writing and served in the manner set out in this Agreement.

5.3 Joint and Individual Liability

Where two or more persons are tenants, this Agreement shall apply to you both jointly and individually.

5.4 The Council’s Right of Set-off

If at any time you are in arrears of rent but the Council owes you any money in connection with your tenancy, the Council may decide to credit your rent account with that money.

5.5 Improvement and Alteration by The Council

The Landlord is entitled to improve or alter any part of your home which it has a responsibility to repair during the Term.

5.6 Severance Clause

If any term of this agreement is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall not be affected.

5.7 Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999

This agreement shall not operate to confer any rights on any third party and no person other than the parties to it may enforce any provision of this agreement by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

Names of the persons permitted to occupy the accommodation provided.

Full name Date of birth Relationship to the Tenant

I/We agree to the terms of this agreement and agree to vacate this accommodation within twenty-eight days of being given notice to leave by the Council.

In signing this Agreement, I confirm that all the information I have given the Council and the Landlord, including the information included in the housing application form which led to me being granted a tenancy under this Agreement, is true and has not changed since I gave that information or signed that form.

Signed:

Signed:

Signed on behalf of the Council

Position:

Data Protection

The information you provide will be used for verification purposes and may be disclosed to other departments of the council.

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What a Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement Is

A Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement is a written contract that sets the terms and conditions of a landlord–tenant occupancy without creating the statutory protections associated with a secure tenancy. It records parties, rent, payment schedule, term length, permitted uses, repair obligations, entry and notice procedures, and termination rights. Typically used for short-term, probationary, or license-style occupancies, the document provides clear evidence of mutual obligations and forms the basis for enforcing remedies in civil court if either party breaches the contract.

Why use a Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement

A clear Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement reduces misunderstandings, documents payment and notice terms, and preserves remedies for breach while remaining flexible for short-term or conditional occupancy arrangements; it balances enforceability and operational flexibility without invoking long-term statutory tenancy protections.

Why use a Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement

Typical users and contexts

Landlords, property managers, and tenants commonly use Non-Secure Tenancy Agreements for short-term rentals, probationary lets, and license arrangements.

  • Individual landlords managing private rentals, often for short-term or probationary occupancy
  • Property management companies handling furnished apartments, corporate housing, or short-stay units needing flexible terms
  • Housing providers operating transitional or temporary accommodation programs with limited occupancy rights

Use this form when both parties want a concise, enforceable written record without creating the statutory protections of a secure tenancy.

Who signs and why

Landlord / Owner

A private landlord, management company, or housing provider who needs a written record of rent, term, repair responsibilities, and termination rights for non-secure, short-term, or conditional let arrangements; prefers contractual clarity while retaining operational flexibility under applicable state landlord–tenant law.

Tenant / Occupant

A tenant, licensee, or occupant who requires documented expectations for rent, access, and duration of occupancy; uses the agreement to demonstrate consent, understand termination procedures, and preserve recourse when the landlord fails to meet contractual obligations.

Essential information to include

Parties' Names: Full legal names
Property Address: Complete street address
Term: Start and end dates
Rent Amount: Dollar amount and due date
Payment Terms: Method and late fees
Termination Notice: Notice period and form

Common legal risks to avoid

Invalid Parties: May be unenforceable
Incorrect Dates: Creates ambiguity in term
Missing Signatures: No valid execution
Improper Service: Fails notice requirements
Unclear Term: Leads to dispute
Statutory Violations: Regulatory penalties possible

Preparation pitfalls to watch for

  • Using mismatched party names (e.g., nickname versus legal entity) creates identity disputes and can void contractual obligations or delay enforcement actions
  • Vague payment language such as 'rent due monthly' without date or method invites late-payment arguments and weakens remedies
  • Omitting a clear termination procedure or notice address can cause failed service of notice and extend unwanted occupancy
  • Failing to attach referenced addenda (rules, inventory, repair schedules) leads to ambiguity about included obligations and evidence gaps

How to complete a Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement

Follow these steps to prepare, execute, and preserve a clear tenancy record suitable for short-term or conditional occupancy.

  • 01
    Prepare Document: Draft terms, include parties and property
  • 02
    Identify Parties: Use exact legal names and contact details
  • 03
    Set Terms: Specify rent, term, utilities, and repairs
  • 04
    Sign & Date: All parties sign and date in required format

Typical routing and execution process

A standard workflow makes signing efficient and preserves an audit trail suitable for enforcement and recordkeeping.

  • Upload: Place the final draft into your signing platform
  • Assign: Add signer emails and signing order
  • Authenticate: Use email, SMS code, or stronger methods
  • Complete: Capture signatures, timestamps, and deliver copies

Core sections of a professional agreement

A polished Non-Secure Tenancy Agreement groups rights and obligations into clear sections so each party can understand and perform their duties without ambiguity.

Term and Renewal

Specify exact start and end dates, any automatic renewal mechanics, and the conditions under which the landlord or tenant may decline renewal to avoid unintended ongoing occupancy.

Rent and Fees

Describe rent amount, due date, accepted payment methods, late-fee calculation, returned-check fees, and consequences for sustained nonpayment to support enforceable remedies.

Security Deposit

State deposit amount, allowable deductions, interest rules if applicable, holding location, and the timeframe and method for returning funds after tenancy termination to comply with state law.

Access and Entry

Define landlord entry rights, notice requirements, permitted reasons for access, and emergency entry procedures to reduce disputes over privacy and maintenance.

Repairs and Maintenance

Allocate responsibility for routine maintenance, urgent repairs, and habitability standards; include procedures for tenant notice and landlord response time to support prompt remediation.

Termination and Remedies

Outline notice periods, grounds for immediate termination, cure periods, and collection or eviction remedies while ensuring compliance with state eviction and consumer-protection statutes.

eSignature vendor pricing and capability snapshot

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Frequently asked questions about Non-Secure Tenancy Agreements

Answers to common questions about enforceability, digital signatures, notarization, amendment, and storage for Non-Secure Tenancy Agreements.


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