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Tenancy Builder manual: If you want the full list of Tenancy Builder help pages in one place, see Tenancy Builder Manual. If you only want to create your first agreement, start with Quick Start - Tenancy Builder.
The Tenancy Builder offers a range of tenancies, contracts, and agreements tailored to your property and situation.
To ensure you have the correct agreement for your property, we provide a dropdown under the "tenancy type" field. Understanding the differences between these tenancy types is essential, so here's a rundown of the options available in England and Wales.
All the agreements available in Tenancy Builder can be sent for digital signing, which is directly integrated.
A summary of tenancy types and when they would be used is below, but please use our Which Tenancy to Use Wizard to help you determine the correct tenancy for your circumstances:
An assured periodic tenancy (APT) must be in the form of a written statement and is the default tenancy in England from 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
A Contractual Tenancy is used where an APT cannot be used, for example, if the rent exceeds £100k per annum, the letting is not the tenant's main home, or the letting is to a company. It is also known as a common-law tenancy.
A Lodger Agreement is used when a landlord rents out a room in their home to a lodger while they continue to live in the property.
A Non-Domestic Premises Agreement is used when renting a property for personal, non-residential purposes, such as storage premises.
A Garage Agreement is used when a landlord rents a garage for personal use. This contract defines the terms and conditions of the garage's use.
For the specialised use case where there is a storage unit facility, and this agreement is for letting one of those units. It is a rare and specialised agreement.
A Periodic Occupation Contract is a type of standard tenancy in Wales. It has no set end date and continues until the landlord or contract holder ends it.
A Fixed-term Occupation Contract is a standard tenancy with a set end date. The agreement will specify the term length, after which it will continue as a periodic contract.
As in England, a Contractual Tenancy in Wales is used when an occupation contract cannot be used, for instance, where the tenant is a company.
A Lodger Agreement in Wales is used when the landlord rents out a room in their home to a lodger while still residing in the property.
A Non-Domestic Premises Agreement in Wales is used for properties rented for personal, non-residential purposes, such as storage premises.
A Garage Agreement in Wales is used when a property owner rents a garage for personal use.
For the specialised use case involving a storage unit facility, this agreement is for renting one of those units. It is a rare and specialised agreement.
By understanding these tenancy types, you can ensure you select the appropriate agreement for your property and situation. Our Tenancy Builder is dedicated to helping landlords and letting agents across England and Wales create comprehensive, legally sound tenancy agreements.