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3. How much is the deposit and who holds it?<br />
The amount of deposit is capped at five week’s rent,<br />
payable in cleared funds prior to the day of move in. The<br />
deposit amount will be clearly stated within the marketing<br />
details for the property.<br />
As an additional level of protection for landlords and<br />
tenants, all deposits are held with The Tenancy Deposit<br />
Scheme (TDS). Tenants receive notification from the TDS<br />
after move in. At the end of the tenancy any dilapidations<br />
need to be agreed between the tenant and the landlord<br />
then the deposit is returned, in accordance with the terms<br />
and conditions of the TDS.<br />
4. Is a record of the condition and contents<br />
taken?<br />
We strongly recommend having a professional<br />
inventory/schedule of condition prepared prior to the<br />
commencement of the tenancy, and can arrange this<br />
on your behalf. This essential document safeguards the<br />
interests of both landlords and tenants, and is used to<br />
assess the condition of the property at the end of the<br />
tenancy. A well-prepared inventory is essential evidence<br />
in any claim over the return of a deposit at the end of a<br />
tenancy.<br />
5. Who pays the gas, electric, water and council<br />
tax bills?<br />
Usually, the tenant is responsible for all household utility<br />
bills during their tenancy. If the cost of any utilities is<br />
included, details will be included in the property marketing<br />
details. Our letting and management services both include<br />
taking meter readings and notifying utility providers of an<br />
incoming tenant’s details at the commencement of the<br />
tenancy.<br />
6. What insurance do I need?<br />
It is the responsibility of the landlord to insure the bricks<br />
and mortar of the property and his/her own contents.<br />
Even if the property is unfurnished, the landlord will need<br />
to take out contents insurance for carpets and curtains.<br />
The tenant only insures their own possessions and cannot<br />
make a claim from the landlord’s insurance. We also advise<br />
all tenants to take out accidental damage insurance cover.
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