Information for Tenants
At Millsopps Lettings we appreciate that for many clients, looking for a rental property can be a stressful time. Our experienced consultants are here to help you find the right property, in the right location, at the right time. And with the least amount of fuss.
We offer potential Tenants an excellent range of homes to rent, both furnished and unfurnished. In addition, one of our team will advise you on local amenities such as schools, public transport and hospitals.
If you know the type of property you are looking for, please see our Property Listings and give us a call on 0845 076 7782 or . Alternatively, why not come in and see us, so we can start your search straight away.
Tenancy Procedures
Once a suitable property is found, the following steps will be taken:
- The Tenant must provide a holding deposit in return for taking the property off the market
- Tenant references will be required from employer, bank/credit and previous Landlord, as applicable
- Millsopps to produce the Tenancy Agreement for signing and set up a bank standing order
- Before the tenancy commences:
- Millsopps must have received 1 months rent in advance
- Tenants are required to check through and sign the property‘s inventory, making any comments as necessary
- All tenants deposits are held within a government approved scheme ‘Deposit Protection Scheme‘.
Further Information
The contract
The contract signed between Landlord and Tenant is an Assured Short hold Tenancy Agreement and it legally provides a fixed period of six months tenancy after which the Tenant can give 1 months notice (from 5th month) and the Landlord is required to give 2 months notice (from 4th month). If all parties agree, a second six or even 12 month agreement can be negotiated or the letting can progress on a monthly basis.
Your Safety
We take the safety of our Tenants very seriously. Our Landlords are advised of their responsibilities under safety regulations and every effort is made to ensure that appliances and heating systems are functioning properly and furnishings meet legal requirements.
Utility Services
When a Tenancy Agreement is signed, it is the Tenant‘s responsibility to inform all the utility companies of their move-in date, as you will be responsible for these from that date forwards.
Council Tax
The Tenant must inform the appropriate Council when they are resident in a property, as they are responsible for all payments from the start of the tenancy.
Maintenance
Most properties are managed by Millsopps, so when repairs are required Tenants should contact their local branch to arrange the necessary repairs.
We provide 24-hour cover for true emergencies and further details will be given to you upon moving into the property.
Property Inspections
At intervals throughout a tenancy, Millsopps will carry out property inspections to ensure all is well. This will be arranged with you in advance and benefits both Tenant and Landlord as any problems can be discussed and resolved.
Inventory
On commencement of a tenancy, Millsopps will provide an inventory to check through and sign. This is a record of the property‘s contents, condition of contents and condition of property and it is important to ensure everything stated in the document is fair and correct. Once signed and any comments recorded, it will be returned to our office and lodged with the lease documents.
The End of Your Tenancy
At the end of a tenancy, one of our representatives will carry out a final inspection of the property. A ‘check out‘ fee of £50 plus VAT is payable by the Tenant and is normally deducted from the deposit. We will then arrange for the deposit to be returned, wherever possible, within 3 working days subject to a satisfactory inspection. Through experience we can make a fair decision in matters of deposit dispute and are able to advise both Landlord and Tenant alike. It should be clearly understood that, in the event of any deductions having to be made from the deposit, the ‘Deposit Protection Scheme‘ will arbitrate between the Landlord and Tenant to achieve a satisfactory and fair outcome.
