December 19, 2011
An Assured Shorthold Tenancy (“AST”) is brought to an end by surrender when the landlord and the tenant both agree that the tenant should yield up the remaining term to the landlord. If the AST is a joint tenancy all of the joint tenants must agree to the surrender. The surrender may be express or by operation of law.
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