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INFORMATION FOR
TENANTS
How to apply for one of our houses to be your home.
Whether you are looking for long or short term accommodation we try to make it as easy as possible for you to let and live in one of our houses.
Our main objective is to keep our houses occupied with reliable tenants
We are not commercial letting agents and we do not ask for any up front fees - like Application Fees or Arrangement Fees.
If we consider that you are the right tenant and you consider we have the right house for you then we will only ask for credit reference checks - which costs £25 for each tenant - if we are definitely going to "sign up".
The £25 fee is what it actually costs us to have RENTCHECKS do the credit checks and references for us - this takes about 24 - 48hrs.
To arrange a viewing or to just ask us a question you can contact us:
by phone Steve on 07765 810111 (anytime between 8.30am to 9.00pm) or
by email info@Lets2Let.co.uk or
with our web form
Viewings - after viewing a property and you believe that we have the right house for you and we believe that you are the right tenant then we will ask for credit refs. This is to ensure that there are no major debts like bankrupcies, IVA's or CCJ's that may put pressure on a tenant not to pay the rent (outstanding / overdue mobile bills don't normally count).
Credit Checks - we will ask you to pay for the £25 (non-returnable) credit reference checks. These usually take about 48 hours to do. You need to complete and sign a tenancy application form (print it out, complete and arrange to return it to us) which authorises us to carry out the credit checks - we use a company called RENTCHECKS.
There is no commitment that the house is yours until the tenancy agreement is signed - we will always repay your reference fees if the information you provided on the application form was correct and that it was us that "changed our minds". So please complete the application forms quickly and return them to us so we can get the checks completed quickly and then the tenancy agreement can be signed.
Tenancy Agreement - If the credit reference checks confirm you are a "low risk" with no major debts outstanding that we will agree a tenancy start date with you and sign the tenancy agreement (see note below) -sometimes we do make exceptions to this rule depending on the circumstances.
Previous Debts and Rent Arrears - If there have been problems with rent arrears or debts in the past we may still accept you as a tenant if request that housing benefit is paid directly to the Landlord (To apply for direct payments of Local Housing Allowance to your landlord).
The Deposit - we will then ask you to sign the tenancy agreement as soon as possible with the agreed start date - and at this point we ask for the deposit (usually 1 months rent). The wording of the tenancy agreement can be found below - the actual agreement may have additional clauses that the tenant agrees to sign an "Authority to Disclose" if you are claiming housing benefit
Deposits are held in one of the Government approved Tenancy Deposit Schemes - we use DPS.
Proof of Identification - We will ask for 2 types of ID from each tenant signing the agreement - an address ID and a photo ID. The address ID must be a utility bill or similar showing your name and current address. The photo ID is a driving licence or passport showing your name, photo and signature.
Tenancy Start Date - On the tenancy start date you pay the 1st months rent in advance and then we hand over the keys to the house to you.
DSS / Housing Benefit Tenants - If you are on housing benefit we will accept rent in arrears IF we have had confirmation that your claim is approved and being processed.
NB. If you pull out of the agreement before the agreed tenancy start date and after signing and paying the deposit - you risk losing part or all of the deposit!
The deposit is returned at the end of the tenancy (after deducting any amount for damage other than fair "wear and tear").
The Rent - is then paid monthly via standing order that you set up with your bank (just go into your bank and give them the details that we will supply).
We also strongly recommend you take out insurance to cover your contents and any accidental damage to the house.
Important Note: The credit reference checks confirms that you are employed and earning enough (or receiving sufficient benefits) to afford the rent. It will also check that you have no major debts like CCJ's, IVA's or bankrupcy's filed against you over the last few years (if you don't know what these are then you obviously have never had any).
If the credit refs confirm you are a "low credit risk" - then we will be very pleased to enter a tenancy agreement with you. If not then we may still enter an agreement depending on the circumstances.
If the checks find relevant information you have not disclosed you risk losing the £25 fee for the checks.
Application Process Forms some FAQ's DSS + Forms Students Information for current tenants
The Forms you need to apply for a Tenancy with us:-
Below are the forms that we may ask you to complete:-
Application and Credit Reference Form (pdf) or Application and Credit Reference Form (doc) - this is the form you need to printout, complete by hand and return it complete so that we can fax it to the credit referencing company. This usually only takes 1 - 2 days to complete. This costs £25 and we only carry out this final stage when we are certain that you are the right tenant - if these checks disclose information about debts and problems that you have not told us about then you may loose the £25.You can also include details of your guarantor on this form.
On-Line Application Form - as above but to complete on your computer and submit automatically (print a copy for your records).
Tenancy Agreement - this is the wording of the tenancy agreement we will ask you to sign.
Authority to Disclose for Housing Benefits - by completing this form and giving it to the housing benefit you are giving me permission to contact them and confirm the progress of your housing benefit application.
Guarantor Application Form - to be completed by persons acting as a tenants guarantor. A guarantor must be aware that they are responsible for any default in payment of rent, mesne profits, damages for use and occupation, damages for disrepair, other damages or costs you may incur as a result of the said tenancy, or any further occupation of the property after the expiry of the tenancy whether under a statutory continuation thereof or not. This costs £20 and we only carry out this final stage when we are certain that you are the right tenant - if these checks disclose information about debts and problems that you have not told us about then you may loose the £20.
Below are other forms that you may need to complete if you are claiming housing benefits from Nottingham City Council:-
Direct Payments to Landlord:-
Use this form to apply for direct payments of Local Housing Allowance to your landlord.Change of Address Form:-
Use this form if you are already claiming Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit and you have changed address.Housing Benefit Application Form:-
Download the Housing and Council Tax Benefit Application FormOther forms to download:-
More Nottingham City Forms
Some FAQ's:-
It is very important that a guarantor fully understands their obligations and liabilities prior to committing themselves. A guarantor must be aware that they are responsible for any default in payment of rent, mesne profits, damages for use and occupation, damages for disrepair, other damages or costs you may incur as a result of the said tenancy, or any further occupation of the property after the expiry of the tenancy whether under a statutory continuation thereof or not.
Our tenancy agreement is generally with one tenant - and so long as it is agreed in writing in advance we will give written permission for the tenant to take on a lodger.
We will usually accept at no extra costs 1 lodger - any more than 1 other non related person sharing the house then we will want to review the rent due to the additional "wear and tear" on the house.
The tenant must realise that they must be fully responsible for the lodger and also legally responsible for any costs or damages or mesne profits etc and ensuring that the lodger leaves at the end of the tenancy and the property is left as vacant.
We may accept pets in some of our houses which is entirely at our discretion - and which must be agreed in writing in advance. We will not accept any bull dog breeds or any larger breeds of dogs (greater than 40cm shoulder height).
There is usually an additional £100 deposit to cover for professional carpet cleaning if required at the end of the tenancy. Also we will ask for an additional £5 - £10 rent per month depending on the type of pet etc.
All our houses are decorated in neutral colours to match with most colour schemes. We are quite flexible (especially with long term tenants) but If you want to redecorate any of the walls etc you must check with us first and have it agreed in writing in advance.
If we consider the colours you have in mind may not be suitable to attract future tenants then we may ask you to paint it back to the original colour at the end of your tenancy.
Application Process Forms some FAQ's DSS + Forms Students Information for current tenants
HOUSES TO RENT & PROPERTIES TO LET
If you receive DSS benefits or have Poor Credit History
We accept tenants on benefits if:
Housing Aid Bond Schemes - we accept the bond scheme instead of a deposit if you have confirmation that rent will be paid directly to the Landlord. (To apply for direct payments of Local Housing Allowance to your landlord). You will need to contact them yourselves or click here.
Previous Debts and Rent Arrears - If there have been problems with rent arrears or debts in the past we may still accept you as a tenant if you can provide an approved Guarantor or you request that housing benefit is paid directly to the Landlord (To apply for direct payments of Local Housing Allowance to your landlord).
Credit Refs and Checks - we always carry out credit reference checks which costs £25 which will confirm that you have not had any major debts such as bankrupcy, CCJs, IVAs etc. - we need to know if you are repaying any major debts that may put pressure on paying the rent.
Guarantors - preference may be given to those that are already claiming housing benefits or to those with a guarantor.
All this seems very complicated but can usually be sorted in a few days - we will be pleased to assist.
Nottingham:-
How much Housing benefit will you get? ........ click here.
About the Housing Aid Bond Scheme .......... click here
What are the Housing Benefit Rates? ............ click here.
Questions & Answers! ..................................click here.
Housing Benefit Office - Contact Details ........ click here.
Erewash
About Housing Benefit ........ click here.
This is the Credit Reference Form - to download once you have viewed the house and want to proceed - and this is the wording of the Tenancy Agreement that you will need to sign at the start of the tenancy.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Application Process Forms some FAQ's DSS + Forms Students Information for current tenants
HOUSES TO RENT & PROPERTIES TO LET
Student Tenancies
We are now managing several properties with Student tenants across Nottingham:
Student tenancies are slightly different to most in that they are usually arranged and signed for well in advance - which is fine.
The same tenancy application process outlined above is still the same - the only difference being that if there are no guarantors then we may ask for an increased deposit.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Application Process Forms some FAQ's DSS + Forms Students Information for current tenants
Please note that ALL our properties are NO SMOKING and NO PETS unless previously agreed in writing with us.
*1 These requirements are for guidance only - there may be other reasons why a credit reference check may not provide a "low risk" result.
for more information about renting any properties or how we can manage your property
.............. ring 07765 810111 (9am to 9pm - 7 days) .............. text 07765 810111
.............. email steve@Lets2Let.co.uk .............. or complete our online form
