UK Law · ECA 2000 · RICS

UK Property Documents
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Tenancy agreements, estate agent terms, property management contracts, and survey instructions — signed digitally under UK law.

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Tenancy agreements
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UK Property Templates

UK Property Document Templates

Assured shorthold tenancy agreements (ASTs), RICS-aligned survey instructions, estate agent sole agency agreements, property management agreements, and tenancy deposit scheme acknowledgements.

  • AST tenancy agreement — Compliant assured shorthold tenancy with all prescribed information.
  • Sole agency agreement — Estate agent sole and multi-agency terms of business.
  • Management agreement — Letting agent management contract with ARLA/RICS alignment.

UK Property Document Templates

ASTs, sole agency, management agreements, survey instructions, and TDS templates.

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UK Housing Law

UK Housing Act Compliance

ASTs include all prescribed information required by the Housing Act 1988 (as amended) and the Deregulation Act 2015 — serving as the digital equivalent of the paper tenancy.

  • Prescribed information — Tenancy deposit scheme information and prescribed notice included.
  • How to Rent guide — Digital acknowledgement of How to Rent guide service.
  • Tenant Fees Act — AST compliant with Tenant Fees Act 2019 prohibition.

UK Housing Act Compliance

Housing Act 1988, Deregulation Act 2015, and Tenant Fees Act 2019 compliant.

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Tenant Signing

UK Tenants Sign on Any Device

Tenants in the UK expect digital processes. Zignature's mobile-optimised signing allows tenants to review and sign tenancy agreements from their smartphones — the most common device for UK renters.

  • Mobile signing — Tenants sign on mobile — no printing or office visits.
  • Email or SMS link — Send signing invitation by email or text message.
  • Joint tenancy — Multiple tenants sign simultaneously — completion tracked.

UK Tenants Sign on Any Device

Mobile-optimised signing for UK tenants — sign from any smartphone.

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Use Cases

Works for Every Scenario

From simple agreements to complex multi-party workflows.

How It Works

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1

Create UK property document

AST, sole agency, or management agreement template with UK provisions.

2

Add tenants or parties

Tenant names, emails, and property details entered.

3

Tenants sign digitally

Each tenant signs from their device — all signatures collected.

4

AST executed and archived

Signed tenancy with audit trail — legal record of tenancy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Can UK tenancy agreements (ASTs) be signed electronically?

Yes. Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements can be signed electronically under the Electronic Communications Act 2000. E-signed ASTs are legally binding provided all required prescribed information is included and tenant consent to electronic communication is obtained.

What must a UK AST include?

An AST should include: parties' names, property address, term, rent, payment date, deposit amount and scheme, landlord's name and address (or agent), and prescribed information notice. Since 2015, landlords must also serve the How to Rent guide.

Is the How to Rent guide required when using Zignature for UK tenancies?

Yes. Landlords must serve the How to Rent guide at the start of each tenancy. Include the current edition as a document attachment in Zignature, with tenant acknowledgement of receipt as part of the signing flow.

Can UK tenants sign a tenancy agreement on their phone?

Yes. Zignature is mobile-optimised — tenants can review the full AST and sign from their smartphone. The signed tenancy with timestamp is legally binding under the ECA 2000.

Do joint tenancy agreements require all tenants to sign?

Yes. For a joint tenancy to be legally binding on all tenants, all named tenants must sign. Zignature's multi-party signing sends signing invitations to all tenants simultaneously and tracks completion per tenant.

Can I use Zignature for Section 21 and Section 8 notices?

Statutory notices under the Housing Act 1988 (Section 21 and Section 8) must be served in prescribed form. While they can be prepared digitally, service method requirements (post, personal delivery) may apply. Confirm service method with your legal adviser.