Welcome
to Hayward Higgs Property Management
Information
for Tenants
FINDING A PROPERTY
Our
personnel are specially trained and equipped to assist
Tenants to find properties to rent that will meet their
needs. We maintain a database of properties available to
rent and of prospective Tenants and their requirements. As
properties become available, our first action is to contact
waiting Tenants on the database, whose requirements match
the property. Typically, properties to rent become
available about two months before occupancy date, so where
possible it is advisable to start looking early.
VIEWINGS
Having identified a
potentially suitable property, we will arrange a viewing.
This will be at a time to suit you, and could be at evenings
or week-ends, subject of course to the Landlord's permission.
All viewings will be accompanied by a member of staff, who
will be able to provide immediate advice and answer any
questions you may have.
RESERVING
THE PROPERTY
Having decided on a property,
you will need to complete a written application form. At
this time any details or requirements can be provisionally
agreed, such as occupancy date, duration of the letting,
etc.
Once you have decided on a
property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'Holding Deposit'.
Assuming that the rental proceeds, this
will be deducted from the monies due before you move in. If we or the Landlord
decline 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
We will take references on
behalf of the Landlord. Normally these will include your
employer, any former landlord and a character reference. In
addition a credit check will be undertaken.
Where a Tenant is unable to
meet the required income or credit checks, the Tenant may
have a Guarantor agree to underwrite any rent liabilities.
RENT
Rents are normally quoted on
a calendar month basis. In addition, the Tenant is usually
responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity
and Telephone costs.
Rents are payable by standing
order (unless alternative arrangements are agreed in
advance) to our Company bank account monthly in advance,
with the first month's rent due before taking occupation of
the premises.
DEPOSIT
A security deposit of a
minimum of one
month's rent will normally be required. The deposit will be
treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection
regulations, and you will be informed of which protection
scheme is to be utilised.The deposit is held to cover
any breakages, damage, 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.
ADMINISTRATION / AGENCY FEES
We charge £75 per applicant
to cover administration and referencing costs.
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