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REFERENCES
Our Landlords have all requested that tenants
must be referenced before a tenancy can be granted. We use a referencing
agency who know us very well and we have been with them for a number of
years. We require tenants to complete an application form with basic
information, which will enable the agency to obtain the correct and up to
date information for a class A Reference, for example, current address,
employment details, income and previous Landlord details. If for any reason
a reference is not possible, a UK guarantor will be sought. There is a fee
of £35 for each tenant to be referenced.
TENANCY AGREEMENT
The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement is
usually for a fixed term of 12 months with statutory Section 21 notice being
issued 2 months before end. We have agency fee of £80 to cover
administration.
DEPOSIT
A deposit of one months rent is taken before the
start of the agreement, this is held as a security deposit against any
damage caused by the tenant during the term of the tenancy. The deposit
cannot be used against rent arrears and is held by ourselves or our
Landlord. The deposit must be paid in cash or in cleared funds before
tenancy commences. Deposit is returned subject to satisfactory check-out of
the property.
RENT
We require one months rent in advance unless
negotiated otherwise. Rent is normally exclusive of utility bills i.e.
gas, electricity, water rates and council tax. In some cases Landlords offer
all inclusive rent, this is usually in the case of bedsits or rooms. Rent is
due on the date stated on tenancy agreement, normally set up as a standing
order from your bank to ours, or the Landlord. It is possible to pay by
cash at our offices, or cheque paid at least five working days before due
date to allow for clearance and admin.
UTILITIES & COUNCIL TAX
We automatically advise all utility companies of
new tenants and in the case of quarterly meters for gas and electricity
provide them with a current reading. It is then the responsibility of the
tenant to provide any other information requested, and pay bills on time.
Regarding Council Tax, the Local Authority is also informed of a new tenant
at the start of a tenancy and it is the tenants responsibility to pay the
correct amount on time. Telephone – the tenant needs to contact the
appropriate service provider if a land line is required. At the end of the
tenancy all bills must be settled and confirmation given to our office.
INVENTORY
On check-in there will be an Inventory; this
will outline the condition of the Property and contents. The tenant should
pay particular attention to the Inventory content as the same Inventory will
be used on check-out. If there are any changes, apart from fair wear and
tear, the tenant is responsible for the repair or replacement of such items
or goods, alternatively deduction will be made from deposit. | 
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