REFERENCES
Credit references will be taken prior to a tenancy being offered. We require the following documents:
- Employer letter stating your salary
- Last Bank Statement
- Letter from previous Landlord/Agent (if applicable)
THE TENANCY AGREEMENT
The agreement you have signed is a legal contract between the landlord of the property and yourself. You should read the agreement carefully and ensure you understand it fully and if in doubt consult a qualified person.
The agreement is a Short Assured Tenancy Agreement, which means that you can stay in the property for the period of the lease, provided you meet all the obligations of the tenancy. You have the right to an initial minimum term of six months.
NOTICE PERIOD
If the landlord wishes to end the tenancy at or after six months, we will serve you an AT6 Form, which gives you two month’s notice before you have to leave the property.
LEASE TERMINATION
Due to the terms of the agreement, you are contracted to remain at the property until the end of the period stated in the agreement. Should you decide to leave at the end of the period stated in the agreement, you must notify us in writing, giving a minimum of one month’s notice prior to the end of the period.
Please note: Should you vacate the property prior to the end of contracted period, whether or not you give a month’s notice you will be liable for all rent payments due until the end of the contracted period, or until we are able to find a replacement tenant. You will also be liable for the landlord’s re-letting fee for the new tenancy.PROPERTY VISITS
We conduct regular visits of all tenanted accommodation, normally every two months. The purpose of the visit is to check to ensure there are no maintenance issues that need attention and also to check the property is being maintained in a fair manner.
FAULTS & REPAIRS
If a fault becomes apparent at the property, you must inform us immediately. Failure to do so may mean that you are held responsible for any further deterioration as a result of the delay. Once we have been informed of a fault we will contact the landlord and act upon their instructions.
DEPOSIT
We require a deposit for every tenancy. It is refundable only after you vacated the property and provided that:
- Your rent is paid up to date.
- Council Tax bill paid up to vacation date.
- All utility bills relating to the tenancy have been paid.
- All utility bills relating to the tenancy have been paid.
- All items listed on the inventory are present and in good condition.
- The property has been well maintained.
- Property is in “move in” condition.
- The landlord must be satisfied with the property before the deposits is refunded. As long as the points above are satisfactory, the deposit will normally be refunded by company cheque, and sent to your forwarding address which you must supply.
RENT
Tenants are responsible for ensuring the rent is paid in full and on time. Paid by standing order, rent should reach our account by the rent-due day. This saves you the worry of taking the trouble of bringing the rent to our office, and protects you from the potential of a bad payment history, should the rent be brought in late.
Please note: Should we/landlord incur any extra costs as a result of a late payment in rent, this cost will be passed on to yourself.First reminder letter: £25.00
Second reminder letter: £25.00
