Keys

The Landlord must provide 3 sets of keys, entry fobs and a car park fob, if appropriate, a minimum of one week prior to commencement of any tenancy. Any shortfall of keys will be charged for at cost.

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Furniture and Furnishings

All furniture that the Landlord provides must comply with the Fire and Furnishings Regulations 1988 (amended 1993), which covers all upholstered furniture and furnishings. The landlord hereby warrants that all furniture and furnishings in the property to be let, fully comply with the Fire and Furnishings Regulations 1988 (amended 1993).

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Insurance

The Landlord must notify his buildings and contents insurers of his intention to let so cover may be amended as necessary. We can provide you with details of any additional Landlord’s protection insurance you may require on request.

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Mortgager’s Consent

The Landlord should obtain the mortgage lender’s consent to the letting.

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Vacant Property

Whilst the Property is vacant the Landlord is responsible for payment of council tax, water and electricity bills.

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Tenancy Renewal

If the Tenant remains in the property at the end of their current tenancy and a new tenancy contract is drafted and signed by both parties, an administration fee of £75 + VAT is charged to the Landlord.

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Overseas Landlords

Under UK taxation law we are obliged to retain 22% of the income received from rented Property for a Landlord who is not resident in the UK. You can apply to the Inland Revenue to receive your income gross of tax. We are registered with the Centre for Non-Residents to operate this scheme and can supply you with an application form on request.

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Lessor’s Consent

If the property is leasehold the terms of the lease may require you to obtain the Landlord’s consent prior to sub-letting, you should ask your solicitor to check the terms of your lease on the property.

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Deposit

The Landlord accepts that when we receive the deposit from the Tenant as agents for the Landlord that we will pay or be deemed to have paid the full sum of the deposit less any deductions applicable pursuant to the terms of the Tenancy Agreement. No interest shall be paid to either party.

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Indemnity

The Landlord undertakes to ratify whatsoever the agents shall lawfully and reasonably do by virtue of this agreement and to indemnify them against all costs and expenses properly incurred by them in carrying out their duties and all other actions and acts pursuant hereto including legal expenses.