PRIOR TO ENTRY
References
It is always a requirement that references are obtained by North west properties prior to your occupation of the property. For this purpose we would ask you to complete an application and return to us. A payment of £125 (Inc. VAT) per person, is to engross the required Tenancy Agreement, this amount also includes the costs of all credit checks and references, Guarantor Agreements, key cutting, and costs for all future correspondence, i.e. extended Tenancy Agreements, confirmation letters to any Council Departments and references to future Landlords or Mortgage lenders. Any interest paid on monies held on deposit, will be awarded to North west property management Ltd
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT WE RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED REFERENCES IN WRITING PRIOR TO YOU TAKING POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. IF WE ARE NOT IN RECEIPT OF ALL REPLIES, THEN IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO MOVE IN, IT IS ALSO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE APPLICATION FORM IS RETURNED TO THIS OFFICE WITHIN 48 HOURS (MAX) TO ENSURE THAT THIS PROCEDURE CAN BE COMMENCED.
It is necessary to inform you that unless an agreed moving in date has been verbally agreed, should you fail to contact this Agency within 10 days of submitting your application then the property will have to be remarketed and you will forfeit your holding deposit. By completing and returning the application form you are also acknowledging that you have read and understood all the points referred to in this guide.
Deposit - A deposit will be due on all lettings, which you will be required to pay at the point of signing the Tenancy Agreement. The amount of deposit in respect of the property that you wish to rent will amount to one months rent. This deposit will be held by us throughout the term of the tenancy and will be returned once the property has been inspected by us and found to be left in a satisfactory condition. If you are in receipt of Housing Benefit, your deposit will be returned by cheque when we have received the last payment from the council, paid unto the date of vacation.
Tenancy Agreement - Once all your references have been obtained and we have the Landlords approval to proceed we will ask you to sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, which is for a minimum of six months. Once you have signed this Agreement you are legally bout to pay the rent for the tenancy period i.e. six months. You can vacate the property after the six month period by giving us one months notice in writing to terminate the tenancy. The Landlords obligations towards the tenancy are; to advise us by the fourth month of the initial period if his intentions of either giving two months notify to vacate the property, or to renew for a further period. It is imperative, however, that you advise us of your intentions at least one month before expiry date so that we may take your Landlords instructions.
Payments - Having signed the Tenancy Agreement you will be required to pay your first months rent, together with the deposit. This initial payment must be made IN CASH OR BANKERS DRAFT.
Repairs - In the case where a repair is required this should, in the first instance be reported to our Letting Office on 01257 482126. Otherwise you could be held responsible for the damages. Obviously if an emergency occurs outside office hours, such as serious water escape or electrical/gas fault you will need to call out a competent contractor. If you find any points within your property that you think we should be aware of, please notify us in writing within 7 days of occupation.
Insurance - The Landlord will insure the property, together with any furnishings. However, you are responsible for insuring your own personal items.
Vacation - It is your responsibility, upon vacation, to arrange for closing meter readings on all services. When you surrender the keys you will then lose all right to return to the property to rectify any faults, which may be found. It is in your own interest therefore to leave the property clean and tidy, and in good condition, including - if relevant, the garden. Failure to do so will result in us calling in specialist contractors to rectify the problem and cost will be deducted from the deposit held.
Finally - We are here to help, should you have any queries, problems, or request for repairs, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be pleased to assist you.
Contact us
Tel 01257 482126 or 07553343795
Email info@nwpropertyservices.co.uk