I
really want to rent this property what do I do now?
With this sheet are a set of documents that you must read, be completed and returned to the address below. As soon as we process and check them you may move in the property. We will do this as fast as we can and notify you.
In order that we can process them as quickly as possible we have supplied a checklist of items to give you an idea of how long it takes us to complete this when we receive them and what you can do to speed up this process. For example the payment of the security deposit and first months payment by cheque would mean that you could have to wait up to seven days for it to clear, payment by bankers draft is immediate. Please note that we must receive ALL the items below before you can take up residency in the flat.
An assured short hold tenancy is a legal document that is enforceable in court and gives you and us rights and obligations, please make certain that you have read it and understand it.
q A Non Refundable Deposit of £250 payment of this means that we reserve the flat for you for (up to) the next three weeks while you (and we) complete the paperwork and is deductible against the first months rent. Please note that the reservation only runs from our receipt of the money and not the promise of the money.
q A security deposit and one months rent in advance bankers draft / cash immediate, payment by credit card over the internet / email about a day, payment by electronic funds transfer (over the internet) about 4 days, cheque up to seven days, Please note that the security deposit is only refundable when you leave the property against an inspection.
q
References one financial and one
personal. Please make certain that you
have supplied telephone numbers and that the people are willing to give the
references. Please note that if the
financial one cannot be your current employer you must have a guarantor. Please note that a guarantor is liable to
pay if you do not subsequently pay your rent.
Obviously the speed at which we check these depends on their ability to
be contacted. Minimum time 2 days
Maximum time - ? as long as it takes for us to verify your references.
q Standing order payment details please note we require all payments after the initial one to be by standing order. The completed form is sent to us and we send it to your bank. You will not be allowed to move in until we have this information. Please note this is not optional. Cancellation of the standing order at any time after it initiation will be taken as notice to leave the property unless otherwise mutually agreed by both parties. Minimum time 2 days Maximum time - ?
q Shorthold Assured Tenancy Agreement This can be signed and witnessed when you move in. Time 0 days. Please note: it is initially for 6 months, if you sign it you are committing yourself to. At the end of the six months
a) it can be terminated by either party or
b) if both parties agree it can be renewed for a further 6 months (or mutually agreed period)
c) if both parties agree it can be held over on a monthly basis. Each side can give a months notice to terminate.
Return to: K Laing, 66 Saville Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex RM6 6DT
Standing Order Request to Bank
(To be completed and returned to the Landlord prior to moving in).
Request to the manager of ..Bank (Bank Name eg Natwest)
Address
..
Post code .
Sort code number eg 86 92 41
Account number ..
Account name .
Commencing on ..(date) please transfer the sum of £ per calendar month by standing order, and to continue on that date every month until cancelled, into K & M Laing, Account number 01476277, Sort code number 08-92-86 Smile Bank, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP
(For every 6 months of prompt payments the tenant will receive a cheque for £30 from the Landlord)
Signed
...
Date:
Inventory of Flat
Please check that the following items are in the flat and are in good condition. Please raise and amend any items that you have a query with. Please note that by signing below you accept responsibility for the items and if they are lost or damaged at the end of the let you may be required to pay for them.
14 inch Television / video
Three seater futon
Wardrobe
Two curtains & ties
Blind
Small carpet
2 small folding chairs
Chest of draws
Table light
Cooker
Fridge
Washing machine
Dryer
Microwave oven
Toaster
Kettle
Wine rack
Mug tree
4 plates, bowels, cups and saucers, cutlery set
Set of 4 saucepans & frying pan
2 larger folding chairs
Soap dish, toilet brush, soap dispensers
Signed
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Date .
Terms and Conditions
One months deposit and one months payment in advance. Initial payment by cheque (allow for clearance), bankers draft, credit card (if Paypals member), cash. Two references. Further monthly payments by standing order from bank account. Deposit refundable by cheque at end of let after inspection of furnishings. One months notice either way.
The price is inclusive of council tax, electricity, water, heating, tv licence, building (but not contents) insurance. (Heating note: the flat is part of the central heating system of the main house and it is assumed that this will be adequate for most normal purposes. Radiators can be turned off using valves. If this is not the case the tenant will contact K or M Laing. The tenant will not introduce new heating methods eg electric fires, oil heaters etc without the express permission of the above.)
Faults due to normal ware and tear will be met by K & M Laing and must be notified as soon as discovered in order that they can be remedied (eg washing machine does not work). Damage due to misuse will be met by the tenant.
The flat will not be structurally altered or have any redecoration done on it without express permission of K & M Laing.
The flat is let as a room in a house due to the shared heating, electricity, council tax, insurance etc. As such it cannot have a separate house number or postal deliveries. However it is envisaged that under normal circumstances the tenant will enjoy complete privacy of the flat and will not in normal circumstances go in the main house.
Post will be transferred from the main house to the flat.
Access to flat will be through its own dedicated front door
No subletting
No pets
Access to the garden is only in emergencies eg fire
Guests etc. overnight guests: the tenant is allowed overnight guests. However the flat is a single one and the guest must not be seen to have taken up permanent residence eg more than 3 nights per week on average.
Parties etc. The tenant will not allow parties that cause noise etc to disturb the neighbours.
I agree to abide by these terms and conditions
Signed
Date: ..
Give the name and address of two referees one must be your
current employer who can confirm that
you are employed with them and that you are financially able to take on this
commitment, alternatively they must be a guarantor. (Please note that a
guarantor is liable for payment of rent, should you default, and will be
required to sign to accept this.)
Name: ..
Address: ..
..
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Tel: ..
(Financial referee (employer) / guarantor) Please delete as applicable.
Name: ..
Address: ..
..
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Tel: ..
AN ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on ______________
BETWEEN:-
Mr K Laing, 66
Saville Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex RM6 6DT ( Mr. K Laing called the
Landlord) of the one part and
1. Names
Address The flat attached to 66 Saville Road, Chadwell
Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6DT
(Hereinafter called The Tenant) of the other part.
Definition and Interpretation
In this agreement:-
1.1 Word importing one gender shall be construed as
importing the other gender.
1.2 Word importing the singular shall be construed as
importing the plural and vice versa.
1.3 Where any party comprises more than one person the
obligations and liabilities of that party under this agreement shall be joint
and several obligations and liabilities of those persons.
1.4 The Clause Headings do not form any part of this
agreement and shall not be taken into account in its construction or interpretation.
AND IT IS AGREED as follows:-
The Landlord lets and the Tenant takes the premises
known as and situated at:
Flat attached to 66 Saville Road, Chadwell Heath,
Romford, Essex
Together with the fixtures, fittings furniture and
effects therein (hereinafter called the contents) which are specified in the
attached inventory signed by the Landlord and Tenant for a term of 6 months
(hereinafter called the term) commencing on
at a rent of £500 per calendar month as specified
below, such rent to be paid in advance monthly:-
TENANTS COVENANTS
The tenants will:
a) Agree to pay a security deposit of £ 500 (five hundred
pounds)
upon entering into this Tenancy Agreement. (Which is
refundable at the end of the tenancy period subject to clause [g] below).
b) Pay the rent at the times and the manner specified
to K Laing by standing order.
c) The property is let inclusive of electricity,
water, heating, council tax costs but the tenant agrees not to introduce new means
of heating eg fan heaters oil heaters etc into the property.
d) Not to damage of injure the property or make
alterations in or addition to it.
e) Preserve the fixtures, furniture and effects from
being destroyed or damaged and not to remove any of them from the property.
f) Keep the interior of the premises clean and tidy
and in as good tenantable state of repair and decorative condition as at the
beginning of the term, reasonable wear and tear is acceptable.
g) To give the Landlord vacant possession and return
the keys of the Property at the end of the Tenancy and remove all Furniture
belonging to the Tenant and his/ her personal possessions and rubbish and leave
the property and the Landlords fixture and fittings in good lettable and
tenantable condition and repair and to pay the Landlord the cost of repairing
or replacing and damaged or missing parts of the Property or any of the
Landlords fittings.
h) Not to remove any contents from the premises and to
leave the furniture and effects at the end of the tenancy in the rooms or
places in which they were at the beginning of the Tenancy.
i) Not carry on any trade, business or profession or
Let or receive paying guests on the property or place or exhibit any notice
board or notice on the property for any use other than that of strict
residence.
j) Not permit or allow to be done on the premises
anything which may become a nuisance or annoyance to the Landlord or the
occupiers of any adjoining premises or which may render the Landlords
insurance of the premises void or voidable or increase the rate of premium for
such insurance.
k) Not to use or allow the premises to be used for any
illegal or immoral purpose.
m) Not to assign, transfer, sub-let or otherwise part
with possessions of the property may part thereof to any other person.
l) Permit the Landlord or the Landlords agents at
reasonable times in the day to enter the premises to view the state and the
condition thereof and of the fixtures, fittings and effects. Permit the
Landlord and the Landlords agents at reasonable time to enter the premises
during the last 26 weeks on the fixed term with prospective tenants and during
any part of the term with prospective purchasers of the Landlords interest in
the property.
m) Notify the Landlord forthwith in writing of any
defects in the Property as soon as practicable after such defects come to the
notice of the Tenant.
n) Permit the Landlord to make alterations to any part
of the Property following the service of a two clear weeks notice by the Landlord
to carry out such alterations. (Emergency repair work will be carried out
immediately and will not qualify for any notice period).
o) To pay the Landlord a fee of £50.00 for any of the
Tenants cheque which are either dishonored or countermanded by his / her bank.
p) Not to smoke
q) Not to allow overnight guests to take up permanent
residence.
r) To unblock drains during the term of this
Agreement.
s) Not to keep any living animals, bird, reptile, fish
or insect in or on the premises.
t) During the Tenancy the Landlord will inspect the
property after giving prior notice.
LANDLORD COVENANTS:-
a) The Landlord will pay and indemnify the Tenants
against all outgoings in respect of the Property (except the charges for the
supply of Gas, Electricity or the use of any telephone and Council tax or its
replacement) If not caused by the Tenants negligence or its has been agreed
with the Landlord.
b) Permit the Tenant, so long as he / she pays the
rent and performs his / her obligations under this agreement, quietly to use
and enjoy the premises during the term without any interruption from the
Landlord or any person rightfully claiming under or in trust for the Landlord.
c) Return to the Tenant any rent payable for any
period during which the premises may have been rendered uninhabitable by fire
or for any risk, which the Landlord has insured.
d) The Landlord will accept no responsibility of any
kind for any proprety of the Tenant(s) being lost, damaged or destroyed in the
property from whatever cause.
IF
1) Any part of the rent is in arrears for more than 14
days whether formally demanded or not:
OR
2) If there is any breach of any of the Tenants
obligation under this Agreement.
OR
3) If the premises are without the agreement of the
Landlord left Unoccupied for the continuous period in excess of four weeks.
The Landlord may re-enter and take possession of the
premises and thereupon the Tenancy created by this Agreement will determine,
but without prejudice to any other rights and remedied of the Landlord.
THIS AGREEMENT is intended to create an Assured Shorthold Tenancy as defined in Section
20 of the Housing Act 1988 and the provisions for the recovery of possession by
the Landlord in Section 21 thereof shall apply accordingly.
THIS AGREEMENT shall take effect to the provision of
Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 if applicable to the Tenancy.
ANY Notice to be given hereunder shall be deemed to be
properly given if sent by registered post or recorded delivery addressed if
given by the Landlord to them by name at the address stated onto be their
address at the date hereof of if given to the Tenant to him / her by name at
the address of the premises and if so sent shall be deemed to have been served
no later than the first working day following the day on which it was posted.
THE Tenant hereby acknowledges that he / she has
received prior to the date hereof a valid notice from the Landlord stating that
his / her Tenancy is to be an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
AS WITNESS the hands of the partied hereto the day and
the first year above written.
Signed
.
.. Tenant
Signed
Mr K Laing (Landlord)
Date
Month
.. Year:
SIGNED by the above named Landlord and Tenants in the
presence of :-
Print Name:
Address
..
..
..
Postal Code
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Signed
Witnessess
References:
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(Financial)
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