For example Shorthold tenancy is a type of residential tenancy with limited security. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Assured shorthold tenancy A type of tenancy agreement under which the landlord has the right to take the property back at the end of the tenancy agreement.