Tenants

Our staff are specially trained and equipped to assist tenants find properties to rent that will meet their needs.

Each office maintains a database of properties available to rent and prospective tenants and their requirements. As properties become available, our first action is to contact prospective tenants on the database whose requirements match the property. Call us, or complete this form to enter your requirements on the database.

We could possibly assist your complete relocation by managing your own property in your absence and assisting you in finding rented accommodation.

Typically, properties to rent become available about two months before occupancy date, so where possible it is advisable to start looking early.

Viewing

Having identified prospective properties,The Letting Agency will arrange for you to view the properties. These will be arranged at a time to suit you, which could be in evenings or week-ends, subject of course to the Landlords permission. Viewing will always be accompanied by the local representative, who will be able to provide immediate advice and answer any questions you may have.

Application

Having selected a property, you will need to complete an application form. At this time any details or requirements can be agreed, including occupancy date, duration of the letting, etc.

On application, a "Reservation Fee" will be required. Assuming the rental proceeds, this will be deducted from the Fees due before occupation as outlined below. It will also be refunded if the landlord declines the tenancy. It will, however, not be refunded if the tenant decides not to proceed for any reason, or if the tenancy fails to proceed due to incomplete,inaccurate or mis-leading information provided in the tenancy application.

References

The Letting Agency will take references on behalf of the landlord. Normally, this will include your employer, any former landlord or a character reference. In addition a credit check will be undertaken.

Where a tenant is unable to meet the required income or credit checks, the tenant can have a Guarantor agree to underwrite any rent liabilities.

Rent

Rents are normally quoted on a calendar month basis. In addition, the tenant is normally responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity and Telephone costs.

Rents are payable by standing order (unless alternative arrangements are agreed in advance) to The Letting Agency Client Account, monthly in advance, with the first month's rent due before taking occupation of the premises.

Deposit

A deposit is required prior to occupation. This is normally equal to about 1 month's rent, but may vary. Check with our representative. Any deposit will be protected in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection legislation.

The deposit is held to cover any breakages, damage, or other tenant liabilities. At the end of the tenancy The Letting Agency or an independent Inventory Agent, will check the property in the presence of the tenant and assess any damages and deductions due.

Any deposit cannot be used by the tenant to cover rent.

Administration/Legal Fees

A fee is due to The Letting Agency prior to the start of the tenancy to cover the tenant's share of the Tenancy Agreement and legal notices, references and credits checks and check-in and check-out. Where an Independent Inventory Agent is used there may also be a fee from the Inventory agent for the check-in.

Your local office will provide you with specific details for any property.