Tenants Guide To Lettings...

When a suitable property to let has been found all persons over the age of eighteen will complete an Application Form and will be named on the Tenancy Agreement. We will take up references on behalf of our client,the landlord,which may include a bank reference for which your bank may charge an administration fee, credit reference,an employer's or accountant and previous landlord reference (if applicable). A payment to indicate your commitment will be required.

Reference Fee per individual
Referencing Fee for Companies
Holding Deposit
Administration Fee per person
First month’s rent in advance
Security Deposit (one and a half months rent)

Once your references, bank and credit checks have been received and approved, you will agree a date for the commencement of your tenancy.

Before your tenancy commences you will be required to pay a security deposit equivalent to one and a half months rent.

You will sign a Tenancy Agreement this is a contract setting out the landlord and tenant obligations

Rents are paid in advance by standing order.

You should be aware that responsibility for the property remains with the tenant during any tenancy. It is particularly important that any problems are reported immediately and the property is fully secure at all times.

The obligation of B-Spoke Lettings will vary depending on which service we provide to the landlord.

B-Spoke Lettings may hold keys depending on which service we provide for the Landlord.

All properties managed by B-Spoke Lettings will require a walk round. The purpose of this is to check the cleanliness, garden maintenance and the way in which the tenancy is being conducted.

An inventory and schedule of condition for the property, its contents, furniture, fittings and effects will normally have been prepared. This should be checked and signed.

It is important that once you have signed a tenancy agreement you contact your gas & electricity provider to register with them.

You are responsible for the television licence regardless of whether or not a television is provided by the landlord.

It is the tenant’s responsibility to pay the Council Tax direct to the local authority and proof of payment will be needed to allow B-Spoke Lettings to refund the deposit.

The tenant is responsible for insuring his/her own personal belongings and furnishings. Should you require insurance B-Spoke Lettings can provide a competitive quote.

Should the property be burgled during the tenancy, you should contact the Police and B-Spoke Lettings immediately.

Unless B-Spoke Lettings have contacted you for access for either a contractor or a property walk round, do not allow access to the property for your own safety.