How many witnesses are required to a tenancy contract in England?
<p>We need to get a new AST rental contract between ourselves and existing tenants. Given the current rules on minimising contact and travel in the UK we'd like to minimise how many people are involved.</p>

<p>Many contract templates have different witness requirements, what legally what is actually required?</p>

<p>There is no legal requirement for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement in England and Wales to be witnessed.</p>

<p>Signatories to the agreement are legally free to have it witnessed.</p>

<p>Some people may prefer it to be witnessed.</p>

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