Tenants Info
We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout
Peterborough. 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
- Security
deposits (bonds) are held in a designated Client Account in accordance
with recommended practice.
You can use the menu bar above to find other related information.
Guide for Tenants
Finding a property in Peterborough
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.
We regret that we cannot assist dss claimants. Our tenancies are
granted for a minimum term of 6 months.
Other Areas
If you are looking for a property to rent outside Peterborough, 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. 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 by ourselves as stakeholders in a secure client
account 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
Once you have found a property, typically we charge £15 per applicant to cover administration and
£35 per applicant to cover referencing costs. The administration proportion
is refunded if the tenancy does not
proceed.
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Insurance - for Tenants
As a tenant, as a condition of your tenancy agreement, you are
responsible for accidental damage to the property,
fixtures & fittings.
We are appointed agents for LetsXL and are able to offer
tenants insurance against accidental damage, thereby helping protect
the deposit you will have placed :-
details of Tenants
Household Insurance - .
Links to the ODPM website -
ASSURED AND ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCIES: A GUIDE FOR TENANTS
Contents
1.
Introduction to assured and shorthold tenancies
2.
The differences between an assured and a shorthold tenancy
3.
How a tenancy is agreed
4.
Landlord and tenant responsibilities and rights
5.
What happens when a tenancy ends
6.
When can I be asked to leave the property?
7.
Rent increases and varying the terms of a tenancy
8.
Succession rights, joint tenancies, subletting
9.
Housing benefit
10.
Harassment and illegal eviction
11.
Getting advice
Appendix
A: Tenancies which cannot be assured or shorthold tenancies
Appendix
B: Summary of changes introduced by the Housing Act 1996
Appendix
C: Grounds for possession
Appendix
D: Addresses of rent assessment panels and areas covered
Appendix
E: Rules on timing of rent increases under the formal procedure in
the Housing Act 1988
Other
booklets on landlord and tenant legislation
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Who should read this booklet?
You probably need to read this booklet if you are renting, or
thinking of renting, a domestic property and the letting began on or
after 15 January 1989. However, if you are sharing or are going to
share part of the landlord's home, you should read our separate
booklet called "Renting Rooms in Someone's Home - a guide for
people renting from resident landlords".
This booklet does not deal with agricultural lettings, or
lettings by housing associations, local authorities or other social
landlords.
This booklet explain the most important features of tenants' and
landlords' rights and responsibilities but it is only a general
guide.
This booklet does not provide an authoritative interpretation
of the law; only the courts can do that. Nor does it cover every
case. If you are in doubt about your legal rights or obligations you
would be well advised to seek information from a Law Centre, Housing
Advice Centre or Citizens Advice Bureau or to consult a solicitor.
The addresses and phone numbers of advice organisations are listed
in the telephone directory or can be obtained from your local
library or local authority. Help with all or part of the cost of
legal advice may be available under the Legal Aid Scheme.
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