Paid by the tenant to the landlord/Agent to reserve the property 1 weeks rent (monthly rent x 12 ÷ 52 ) is to be held by the Landlord/Agent to be received within 48hrs of tenants commitment to the property. Following on tenants will be sent a first draft of the contract and our Details, Steps & Payments letter.
Once the holding deposit has been received we will not hold any further viewings on at the property, the property will be held for the group subject to Right to rent checks and credit checks.
We will agree an tenancy agreement deadline, within the time the holding deposit has been taken to the agreed deadline, all paper work should be completed and processed during the 15 day
period, failure to do so could result in the Landlord/Agent re-advertising the property and not letting to you or your group.
5 (6 for over 50k annual rent) weeks rent inclusive of the holding deposit, paid in advance of the Contract signing. All deposits are protected by My Deposits. All information can be found on their website*****
All contracts are 12 months 01/07/00 To 30/06/00 unless otherwise agreed. Payment is to be received in advance monthly, One transaction via bank transfer (please refer to Terms in AST Assured Shorthold Tenancy )
Guarantors are required for each applicant and will only be accepted subject to referencing. If a suitable Guarantor cannot be provided, we will accept payment of full annual rent.
Appointments are within working hours, Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00 flexibility can be given subject to special conditions. Appointments are to be booked 4 weeks in advance of your arrival date.
Allow 90 minutes for this appointment. All keys will be handed over at this appointments to the groups Appointed person/Lead who will take responsibility for their distribution. We are happy to help if required. Please contact the office if assistance is need for entry within office hours Monday -Friday 9.00- 5.00
Appointments are within working hours Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00 flexibility can be given subject to special conditions. Appointments are to be booked 4 weeks in advance. I highly recommend at least one tenant from the group attends this appointment. Allow 90 minutes for this. All keys are to be handed back at this appointment, no entry back into the property will be authorised after this point.
Your appointment is to be booked for the day the last occupying tenant leaves the property on or before 30/06/00 and all professional services are to be completed by this date.
A full Inventory & Welcome Pack, with all necessary documents will be given at your sign in appointment. You will be given 2 weeks to read, digest, make comments, take photos, sign and return to the office. Failure to return within the said time frame will confirm your acceptance of the Inventory as it stands.
Entry during office hours Mon – Fri Not exceeding £50
Out of Hours 5.00pm – 9.00am Mon – Fri Not exceeding £100
Weekends 5.00pm Fri – Mon 9.00am Not exceeding £150
Replacement Keys £25 per key, authorised through the office and collected at Bath Lock & Key Widcombe, Cleverton Buildings.
We are happy to discuss matters of maintenance during office hours.
Overnight guests must be restricted to comply with Licensing and insurance obligations, for further information please contact the Office.
We are a student only based portfolio. All students are required to provide confirmation of student status and pass the Right to Rent checks
Tenants are to keep to their contractual obligation and to maintain a good clean and tidy property throughout their tenancy.
Inspection will be carried out bi monthly, reports are then sent via email with any noted issues and advice to help you maintain the property. If standards have fallen you will be given notice to bring the property back up to a satisfactory condition, a revisit will be carried out after 5 working days. After that It maybe necessary to carry out frequent checks until we are satisfied satisfactory conditions are maintained. We are always here to give you advice on how to maintain the property.
It is necessary to take photographic evidence on all Inspections.
The Landlord provides a gardening service on a scheduled basis by a local professional company. The Garden service will contact the Group leader, by email, notifying the days they intend to visit.
It is the tenants responsibility to keep all areas, within the boundary, tidy and clear from rubbish.
In late October early November we use the services of a professional Estate Agent to launch and market our portfolio, the agent or bath student rentals staff will carry out all viewings of the property, the agent will contact the occupying tenants to inform the group of the dates and times viewings will be held, contact will be made via email, text or call. For Data Protection purposes contact details will only be given once an Agreement to do so has been signed. It is vital for tenants to adhere fully to their contractual obligations at this time ie standards of cleanliness and tidiness.
A minimum of 24hrs Notice will be given by email to all tenants of the contract. It is normal practice to give tenants one to two weeks Notice of routine Gas, Fire and electrical safety checks.
Only in an Emergency will entry to the property without notice occur ie Danger to life or property.
The property is to be handed back to the Landlord/Agent in the same condition excluding general were and tear. the property and contents where professionally cleaned at the start of let ie
cookers, carpets, soft furnishings, white goods, windows (internal) please refer to your inventory.
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