Armstrong Lettings :
Guide to Tenants
Finding a property in Earley, Woodley and Lower Earley
The first step is to contact us to provide brief details
about yourself and about the accommodation you require. We
then search our database for suitable properties for you to
view. If not urgent, we log your details so that we can
contact you as suitable properties become available. It is
wise to start looking about a month before you wish to move,
as the nicer properties are viewed and reserved quickly. We
regret that we cannot assist DSS claimants. Our tenancies
are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.
Viewings
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including
evenings and weekends, and you will invariably be
accompanied by a member of staff, who can give advice and
answer any questions you may have.
Reserving the property
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to
reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit', usually equivalent
to one week's rent. Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead,
this will be deducted from the monies due before you move
in. If the landlord declines to grant the tenancy, it will
be refunded. However the deposit will be forfeited if you
decide not to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to
provide complete and accurate information in your
application.
References
As a minimum we will require satisfactory references from
your employer (or college), and a previous or current
landlord. We may also require a personal reference, and
sometimes a guarantor. In addition a credit check will be
undertaken. We may use the services of an independent
referencing company to obtain and evaluate these references.
Rents
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and payable
monthly in advance. The tenant is usually also responsible
for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity and Telephone
costs. All rents are payable by bank standing order to our
company bank account.
Deposit
A security deposit of a minimum of one month's rental must
be paid, and will be held by ourselves as stakeholders in a
secure client account throughout the tenancy term. This is
held to cover damage, breakages, and any other liabilities
under the terms of your tenancy agreement. Please note that
under no circumstances can the deposit be used by the tenant
to cover rent.
Fees
An administration fee of £50.00 is payable per person on
submission of the Tenant Application form and covers the
costs of referencing, credit checking and ancillary costs.
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