An assured shorthold tenancy agreement for furnished residential lets in England. RRA 2025-compliant. The same Net Lawman template covers furnished and unfurnished — you simply complete the inventory schedule with furniture details.
What this document is
A furnished tenancy agreement creates an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The Net Lawman template handles both furnished and unfurnished — the difference is recorded in the inventory schedule attached to the agreement.
What's included
- The tenancy agreement itself, drafted in plain English.
- An inventory schedule for furniture, fixtures, and fittings.
- Schedule of condition template with space for photographs.
- The statutory written statement of terms.
- Guidance notes for the landlord.
Furniture safety obligations
Furnished lets carry additional safety obligations. Upholstered furniture (sofas, mattresses, cushions) must comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 — look for the matchstick label confirming the foam meets the standard. Items without the label should not be left in the property.
Other furniture-related responsibilities: portable appliance testing of supplied electrical items, ensuring beds and storage furniture are safe, and recording everything in a detailed inventory.
What you still need to do
The same statutory requirements apply as for unfurnished lets — Information Sheet, How to Rent guide, EPC, gas and electrical safety, deposit protection, right-to-rent checks. Plus the furniture-specific items above.