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Information for tenants
We
let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout
Middlesex and South Hertfordshire. Please click on Properties
to view a shortlist, although our stock changes daily and you should
contact us for current availability or to register
your requirements. Please note that for your safety and peace of
mind -
- All of our managed properties are CORGI gas safety
certificated, and inspected for electrical safety, and furniture
fire safety.
- Security deposits (bonds) are held in a designated Client
Account in accordance with recommended practice.
You can use the menu bar above to find other related information.
Guide for Tenants
Finding a property
The first step is to contact us to provide brief details about
yourself and about the accommodation you require. We then search our
database for suitable properties for you to view. If not urgent, we
log your details so that we can contact you as suitable properties
become available. It is wise to start looking about a month before
you wish to move, as the nicer properties are viewed and reserved
quickly. We regret that we cannot assist dss claimants. Our
tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.
If you are looking for a property to rent outside Middlesex or South
Hertfordshire, please go to our UK Network page.
Viewings
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including evenings
and weekends, and you will invariably be accompanied by a member of
staff, who can give advice and answer any questions you may have.
Reserving the property
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by
paying a 'holding deposit', usually equivalent to one week's rent.
Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead, this will be deducted from the
monies due before you move in. If the landlord declines to grant the
tenancy, it will be refunded. However the deposit will be forfeit if
you decide not to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to provide
complete and accurate information in your application.
References
As a minimum we will require satisfactory references from your
employer (or college), and a previous or current landlord. We may
also require a personal reference, and sometimes a guarantor. In
addition a credit check will be undertaken. We may use the services
of an independent referencing company to obtain and evaluate these
references.
Rents
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and payable monthly in
advance. The tenant is usually also responsible for Council Tax,
Water Rates, Gas, Electricity and Telephone costs. All rents are
payable by bank standing order to our company bank account.
Deposit
A security deposit of a minimum of one month's rental must be paid,
and will be held by ourselves as stakeholders in a secure client
account throughout the tenancy term. This is held to cover damage,
breakages, and any other liabilities under the terms of your tenancy
agreement. Please note that under no circumstances can the deposit
be used by the tenant to cover rent.
Fees
We charge £35 per applicant to cover administration and referencing
costs, a proportion of which is refunded if the tenancy does not
proceed.
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