- Kleinmann Properties offer a fully managed or tenant finding service
- Advice on presentation of property to let
- Advertising for suitable tenants
- Tenancy agreement
- Transfer of Utilities/Council Tax
- Rent collection and monthly statement
- Organise and oversee essential repairs by known local tradesman
- Project Management for Refurbishment Projects
References
- Tenants wishing to let a property are subject to satisfactory referencing.
Tenants Application
- Initial application we will require a completed application form. Reference agency will carry out full referencing.
- Satisfactory reference from current landlord
- To apply, we will require copy of photo ID and a copy of a current utility bill from your current address and last three months payslips.
Paying the Rent
- A Standing Order at the start of the tenancy should be in place for ongoing rental payments.
Utility Bills
- All bills relating to the property, including TV Licence, BT, Sky and cable, council tax and all utility bills will be the responsibility of the tenant unless otherwise indicated.
- Please note: All properties are let as Non Smoking, pets are also not allowed unless otherwise indicated or by special arrangement.
Payments
- Payments should be made by bank transfer.
Inventory
- An inventory will be provided at the start of the tenancy with seven days to note any amendments.
- This inventory will provide the basis for the end of tenancy check out.
- Note: Failure to return a signed copy of the inventory may affect the arbitration on any dispute that may arise at the end of a tenancy.
- Should the Landlord not provide an inventory, you as tenant have the right to have one produced and we will be able to advise you of costs in this matter.
Kleinmann Properties Fees and Charges in England from 1 June 2019
For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant’s behalf) the following permitted payments:
The asking rent does not include charges that may be payable before and/or during the duration of the tenancy, therefore you may be required to make one or more of the following permitted payments:
A refundable holding deposit (up to one week’s rent);
A refundable tenancy deposit (up to five weeks’ rent) (or six weeks’ rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above); Deposits are registered with the Deposit Protection Service
Payments to change a tenancy agreement, when requested by the tenant eg. change of sharer (up to £50 inc VAT, or any reasonable costs if higher);
Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy when requested by the tenant (capped at the landlord’s loss or the agent’s reasonably incurred costs);
Utilities, communication services (eg. telephone, broadband), TV licence and council tax;
Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England’s annual percentage rate on payments more than fourteen days overdue);
Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices;
Contractual damages in the event of the tenant’s default of a tenancy agreement; and
Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill , once enacted, means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant’s behalf) the following permitted payments:
Holding deposits (a maximum of one week’s rent);
Deposits;
Utilities, communication services (eg. telephone, broadband), TV licence and council tax;
Payments for the late payment of rent;
A breach of a term of the contract;
Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill and regulations once enacted.
Kleinmann Properties are a member of Client Money Protect and of the Property Ombudsman.
Fees to Landlords
Tenant Finding
- £300 set up fee and 50% of monthly rental amount plus VAT
- £75 – contract renewal
- Inventory – Fee may vary depending on size and furnished properties.
Managed Properties
- £300 set up fee
- 10% of monthly rental for management fee
- £75 contract renewal
- Inventory – Fee may vary depending on size and furnished properties.