Tenant guide
THIS IS A GUIDE - For individual terms and conditions please refer to the agreement:
- Administration/Reference Applications: All administration/ reference fees are due at the start of the application process once the offer has been accepted and will secure the property for you subject to satisfactory references being received on behalf of all applicable tenants.
- Tenancy Agreement: Drawing up Tenancy Agreements in accordance to current legislation, agreement outlines both tenant and landlord obligations, we act for the landlord only. most tenancies run for a period of six months or one year, we ask you read very carefully .
- Referencing Procedure: Referencing through UK leading independent Tenant Referencing Company, example- Confirmation of employment, salary confirmation, previous landlord reference, Personal & Photographic Identification etc .
- Holding Deposit: Do not sign this form or pay any monies unless you are certain that you wish to take up the accommodation. Once the landlord accepts your offer, the property will come off the market and be reserved for you. In the event that you should change your mind or any condition of your offer, the holding deposit received will not be refunded. The landlord has accepted the holding deposit subject to the approval of all references. If the landlord for any reason decides not to sign a tenancy agreement with you, the holding deposit will be refunded in full. No further compensation of any kind will be paid or considered. False references or any misleading information will cause the holding deposit to be forfeited. All references must be submitted within 3 days of paying a holding deposit unless agreed otherwise in writing.
- Payment: with all reference and agreed for move in date, you need to make payment as described on holding deposit latter by bank transfer, a bankers draft, cash. .
- Managed Properties: As the tenant, you will be required to report any maintenance issues or necessary repairs that are required as they occur. Organise necessary repairs using approved and qualified contractors as soon as possible.
- Rental Payment: Timely rent payments by BACS into clients accounts on clearance of funds (usually 3 working days) Transfer and set up of Managed Property from existing agent – No fee or set up charges.
- Notice to End a Tenancy: This tenancy agreement may be terminated by Landlord/Agent by serving 2 weeks’ notice (unless agree) . During the notice period the Licensor will have full access for viewings for the purpose or remarketing the room / premises. A notice of 1hour will be required towards (prior) to such visits. Licensor will have a key that will allow him to visit with or without the Licensee presence. In the day of leaving the property the check out must be done by 12:00 at noon and keys must be handed back to Licensor .
- Inventory: The condition of the property and its contents at the end of the tenancy is then compared to the report in the form of a check-out report. Preparation of Inventory inc Photographic Inventory .The inventory clerk will also provide an opinion on whether any damage that has arisen during the tenancy is attributable to the tenants, to ‘fair wear and tear’ or to the landlord as required maintenance.
- Deposit Returns: Protected Deposits with Tenancy Deposit Scheme. Security Deposit returned within 28 days.
- Tenants’ Obligations: shall take reasonable care of the interior of the Premises including fixtures and fittings therein and shall keep the same in a good and clean and tidy condition. Any damage proven attributable to occupier shall be rectified on occupier’s account. The Security Deposit serves towards any rent arrears or such damage should it not have been rectified. Licensee is required to re-instate the Premises to the condition as when move-in. The Licensor will refund the Security Deposit in full should there be no damage or rent arrears.
- Property Inspection: Landlord will have full access to each room for the purpose of inspections or emergencies. Random Inspections will be carried out.
- Council Tax & Utilities: Conduct Check in & collect initial rent payments, inform all relevant authorities (Utilities, Council Tax, etc.).