Question: what is the difference between an assured shorthold tenancy and a statutory periodic tenancy?
Answer: 1. Statutory Periodic Tenancy. If the tenancy Is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, then when the minimum term expires, the tenancy will continue due to statute. ... Section 5 says that if the tenant remains in occupation after the end of the fixed term, then a new 'periodic' tenancy will be automatically created.