The following conditions must be satisfied for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy to be set up correctly.

1. The Agreement must be for a fixed term and a minimum of six months only.
2. The letting must be to a new Tenant i.e. the Tenant should not have lived in the property before the commencement of the Tenancy.
3. All relevant notices must be served on the Tenant by the landlord before the commencement of occupation, these notices state that the tenancy will be an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.