Tenants

We maintain a comprehensive database of properties available to rent and prospective tenants and their requirements. As properties become available we will immediately contact prospective tenants registered with us. If you would like to be contacted please complete the online form or call us. We are usually informed of property available to rent within 1-2 months of the occupancy date so it is advisable to contact us early. If you are interested in any of our properties please contact us for an appointment to view. If you wish to make an application for a property you will need to complete a written application form including occupancy dates, duration of the letting etc and an application fee will be required. This fee will hold the property for you whilst we obtain sufficient references for the tenancy to proceed.

HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I NEED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TENANCY?

Normally we will take a months rent in advance plus a bond equivalent to approximately six weeks rent.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO I NEED TO GIVE YOU?

When completing the reference application form, you will need to have the following information/supporting documents with you:

The full address of your current property, including the postcode.If less than three years at your current address, a list of all your addresses for the last three years with postcodes and dates of occupation.

The full company name, address and postcode of your employer (if applicable) plus a contact name, telephone and fax number and email address (if available).

A contact name/company name, address, telephone and fax number of current letting agent or landlord (if applicable).

Proof of identity and proof of residency covering the last six months by producing at least one of the following:

• A driving licence with your current address
  
• A recent utility bill no more that 3 months old
  
• A recent mobile phone bill
  
• A recent council tax bill in your name at your current address
  
• A copy of your current tenancy agreement.

What is a tenancy agreement?

A Tenancy Agreement is a legally binding contract between the Landlord and Tenant that sets out both the legal and contractual responsibilities and obligations of both parties. It is imperative that if you have any individual conditions that are important to you or especially relevant to the particular let or property, that you advise us so that they can be incorporated into the Tenancy Agreement. It is usual for landlords to sign the Tenancy Agreement themselves.

Tenancies will take one of two forms being either an Assured Tenancy or, more commonly, an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Recent legislation has determined that unless specifically shown in a written agreement any new tenancy created will be deemed an "Assured Shorthold Tenancy".

An Assured Shorthold Tenancy guarantees the tenant a minimum first Term of 6 months. The tenancy may be brought to an end by the Landlord by way of a 2 months previous Notice in writing. Whilst the Agreement may stipulate that one month's Notice is required from the Tenant to terminate at 6 months, the Law entitles the tenant to ignore this and merely hand in the keys to the property at the end of the first 6 months.

Once the 6 months has elapsed, our Agreement is so worded as to permit the automatic continuation thereof on a month-to-month basis. The tenant may terminate the tenancy at the end of or any time beyond the first 6 months by 1 months previous Notice in writing.