Our aim is to build long standing, trusted relationships with our tenants, offering a prompt efficient service.
Once you have found a suitable property and terms have been agreed between yourself and the landlord you will be asked to pay a deposit (usually 5 weeks’ worth of rent), one month’s rent in advance and an holding deposit with the information as below so that we can carry out thorough referencing:
All tenancies are subject to satisfactory references and the landlord’s approval, and is usually a Assured Shorthold Tenancy unless it is a company let. Rent is payable in advance, monthly, and the deposit will be held in our 3rd party deposit scheme – DPS(www.depositprotection.com).
Once contracts are signed, on the day or within 24 hours of your tenancy commencing, an inventory clerk will visit the property to create an inventory, take the utility meter readings and do final checks. Once the inventory document is signed the keys can be handed over.
You will need to pay utility bills i.e gas, electricity, water, council tax and TV Licence, keep the property in good order, including the garden if it’s part of the contract, and pay your rent according to the terms of the tenancy agreement. You have a duty of care towards the property and must follow your tenancy agreement at all times.
If your property is managed you will be given your dedicated property manager’s contact details. If your home is not managed by Kellett & Co you will be advised of the landlord’s contact details. At the end of the tenancy we’ll arrange a check out inspection, collect the keys and process your deposit release.
Holding Deposit (per tenancy) – One week’s worth of rent to reserve a property.
Please note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any Guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a right to rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantor) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year) – Five weeks’ worth of rent: This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Unpaid Rent:
Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the Rent Due Date until paid, in order to pursue non- payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Key(s) or Other Security Device(s):
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, Landlord or any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request):
£50 per agreed variation: To cover the costs associated with taking Landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (Tenant’s request):
£50 (inc VAT) per replacement Tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher: To cover the costs associated
with taking Landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and “Right to Rent” checks, deposit registration as well
as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request):
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the Landlord’s costs in re-letting the
property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will
be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
