Tenants Info
We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout
Bath and surrounding areas. Please click on 'Properties' above to
view a shortlist, although our stock changes daily and you should
contact
us for current availability or to register your requirements.
Please note that for your safety and peace of mind -
- All of
our managed properties are CORGI gas safety certificated, and
inspected for electrical safety, and furniture fire safety
- A security deposit of a minimum of one month's rental must
be paid, and will be held with The Deposit Protection Service
(DPS) throughout the tenancy term.
You can use the menu bar above to find other related information.
Guide for Tenants
Finding a property
Bath and North East Somerset
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.
Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months
Other Areas
If you are looking for a property to rent outside Bath and North
East Somerset, please go to our UK Network
page.
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 forfeit 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. All Students will
need 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 with The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) 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
We charge £50 per applicant to cover administration and referencing
costs, a proportion of which is refunded if the tenancy does not
proceed. Minimum fee of £150 per property. If you require a guarantor,
there is an additional fee of £50 to cover their referencing costs.
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Insurance - for Tenants
As Introducer Appointed Representatives for HomeLet we are
able to offer information on a variety of insurance policies for
both landlords and tenants, including the following -
Contents
Up to your selected sum insured for damage to your household furniture,
equipment, furnishings, clothing and personal possessions whilst
in your home (excludes business equipment).
Landlord's Contents
Up to £2,500 for accidental damage to your landlord's contents,
fixtures & fittings for which you are responsible.
Personal Possessions
Up to your selected sum insured for loss or accidental damage to
your clothing, watches, jewellery, spectacles, other valuables (excluding
mobile telephones) and pedal cycles whilst away from your home anywhere
in the UK or whilst temporarily elsewhere in the world. Theft from
unattended vehicles must be from a locked boot.
Further details are available on request.
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