Tenants Info

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We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout South and West Yorkshire. 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
  
  
• Tenancy deposits taken after 6/4/07 will be treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection regulations.

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Guide for Tenants

Finding a property in South and West Yorkshire

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 South and West Yorkshire, 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 will also be required on commencement of the tenancy. This deposit will be treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection regulations, and you will be informed of which protection scheme is utilised. The deposit 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
We charge £100 per applicant to cover administration and referencing costs.

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Insurance - for Tenants

We are able to offer a variety of insurance policies for tenants, including the following –

Standard Cover

A full accidental damage package covers the following whilst in your home:

Up to your selected sum insured for damage to your household furniture, equipment, furnishings, clothing and personal possessions whilst in your home (excludes business equipment).

• All household items including furniture, carpets, light fittings and curtains.
• Television, audio and video equipment, home computers.
• Accidental breakage of fixed glass and double glazing, baths, toilets and sanitary ware.
• Replacement of locks and keys up to £250 in total.
• Money and credit cards up to £300 in total.
• Up to £2,000,000 of personal liability to the public.

• Valuables away from the home.
• Domestic Freezer
• Pedal Cycle Cover
• Money and credit cards away from the home

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