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THE PROCESS
On receipt of an instruction, a signed Terms
of Business, from a landlord we will commence circulation of the
details to all suitable applicants. In addition we will advertise
the property in our office window display and via the local newspapers
in the appropriate section. Occasionally we will advertise properties
to let via our website. Applicants will be required to provide references
for the property including employer, character, previous landlord
(where appropriate) and credit history. A guarantor may sometimes
be required. The Guarantor would require to pass all required references
and be a home owner.
We draw up an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement in accordance
with the Housing Act 1988 (revised 1996). The minimum letting
is six months.
Tenants are required to pay a security deposit of 1.5 times the
calendar monthly rental. This remains in the safekeeping of the
Agent until the determination of the tenancy and agreement on the
inventory check out.
The tenant's rental payments are then made on a calendar monthly
basis by standing order to First Choice and remitted to the landlord
on a monthly basis. (Should you elect to manage the property yourself
then payment of rental would be made direct to yourself)
Under the provision of the Rent Act 1977, the landlord is responsible
for all repairs on the property and the contents supplied with it,
except for damages caused through neglect or misuse by the tenant
or the tenants visitors.
We understand that the organisation and supervision of repairs place
a lot of demands on the landlord that can be time consuming and
costly therefore as part of our management service we will arrange
for minor repairs to be carried out up to a maximum of £100.00
at the discretion of First Choice. We will endeavour to liase with
the landlord in the event of any necessary repairs unless we consider
it a matter of urgency that requires immediate attention to protect
the property from any major damage and/or the landlord's interests.
For major repairs in excess of £100.00 we will need the approval
of the landlord or the landlord's appointed Power of Attorney should
one have been appointed unless the matter requires immediate attention.
Should this be the case then we would endeavour to contact the landlord
and advise him of the situation and relevant remedial actions taken.
The landlord is responsible for notifying the relevant utility services
about his cessation of services and the tenants are responsible
for acquiring the services in their names. First Choice will back
this up with an advisory letter but in certain cases some utilities
will not accept notification from third parties.
First Choice are unable to accept liability for the forwarding of
mail. Postal Redirection forms can be picked up from your local
Post Office.........and don't forget your TV Licence while you are
there!
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