Tenants
DEPOSITS - The tenant is required to pay a deposit of one months rent as security against damages, and a further one months rent in advance. These deposits are generally held by the landlord.
BILLS - The tenant usually pays the utility bills, such as gas, electric, water, TV license, telephone etc and council tax applicable to the property during the tenancy.
TENANCY AGREEMENTS - It is a legally binding document between a tenant and landlord. It states the amount of rent, the length of tenancy, your rights and responsibilities. The agreement will probably be an 'Assured' or 'Assured Shorthold' tenancy under the 'Housing Act 1988'.
FEES - The tenant will be expected to pay a small administration fee to the agent to cover costs for preparing the tenancy agreement and taking up references.
The landlord will be expected to pay an agreed fee dependent upon the service they require for their property.
REFERENCES - The tenant will be required to supply references to confirm there ability to meet the rental commitment. These would normally include a bank/building society, employer, previous landlords, and solicitor/or accountant. They would also need proof of I.D. and residence.
FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED - Generally, most properties should have the standard white goods such as fridge freezer, washing machine, cooker etc. If it is furnished, you could expect to find beds, sofa's, dining table and chairs, wardrobes, but does not include linen, cutlery, crockery etc.
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