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OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
Now you have found your dream home the hard part is over. We require each person to be named on the Occupation Contract to complete an application form. We will then undertake the necessary checks to make sure the property and affordability of the property is suitable for you. We will require a holding deposit of an amount equal to one weeks' rent at the time of application to hold the property for you.
On completion of the application process we will decide on a suitable time for you to call in to our office for you to review and sign the Contract, and arrange a check in time/date. At the check in appointment you will receive a copy of the Occupation Contract, Inventory, Gas Safety Certificate and Energy Performance Certificate.
DURING THE CONTRACT
For the duration of your occupancy, we will be your first point of contact, either by telephone, email or you are always welcome to call in to our office. We be able to assist you with all queries related to your occupancy and property and arrange any maintenance or emergency repairs.
Fees
Holding Deposit - to reserve a property
The rent - as agreed in the occupation contract
Security Deposit - as agreed in the occupation contract
Unpaid rent - Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from 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)
Contract Holders are liable for 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 contract holder, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the contract holder.
EARLY TERMINATION (CONTRACT HOLDERS REQUEST)
Should the contract holder 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 contract until the start date of a replacement contract. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the contract.
Payments for defaulting on your Occupation Contract - There are certain occasions where the actions of the contract holder can cause the Landlord to incur a cost during the contract, where it would be unfair on the landlord to be responsible for the loss. In these instances, the loss incurred will be passed on to the Contract Holder(s), alongside an invoice to demonstrate proof of cost. Full details of these breeches of 'Occupation Contract' can be found in your contract.
To pay the legal and other costs of the landlord, incurred in recovering possession of the house, recovering the unpaid rent, and in any other activity undertaken with a view to enforcing the occupation contract, whether or not successful.
Payments can be made by Bank Transfer or Standing Order.
One weeks rent
Subject to agreement
Subject to agreement