Excluded contracts are often for a fixed term, see more on this below. Assured Shorthold Tenancies . For lettings where the Landlord is not in the property an Assured Shorthold Tenancy will be granted. Once you sign you are bound by the terms of the contract. As an Assured Tenant you are entitled to 8 weeks notice if the Landlord should want you to leave during the fixed term and a court hearing.
Landlords can only apply for possession during the period of the letting under special terms.
This hardly ever happens in student lettings. You also have your statutory rights and common law rights to protect you. Booklets, leaflets and advice are available at the Accommodation Office. Terms in the contract Fixed term or period of the letting . These are the dates from the start to the end of the tenancy.