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A short assured tenancy is a type of tenancy in Scotland that was introduced by the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988.[1] A short assured tenancy gives landlords some protection and freedom of action when letting their properties. Short assured tenancies have become the norm within the residential letting industry in Scotland. The equivalent legislation in England and Wales is assured shorthold tenancy. Following the enactment of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, it is no longer possible to create a short assured tenancy,[2] instead a private residential tenancy must be entered into; with greater protections for the tenant such as security of tenure.
- ^ Legislation.gov.uk, Part II
- ^ Robertson, Douglas (11 November 2020). "Tenancy change impacts - You don't always get what you want (quickly)". Scottish Housing News. Retrieved 13 October 2021.