Tenancy applications/references
All occupiers over the age of 18 will need to complete a tenancy application form and will be named on the formal Tenancy Agreement. Upon agreeing a let we will then take up references which usually will include a credit check, current employment details, previous Landlord/ Letting Agent and if self-employed accounts and income details.
Holding Deposit
In order to secure the property you will be required to pay a holding deposit, the equivalent of one weeks rent. The Holding Deposit will be repaid being off set against the first months rent following the completion of satisfactory referencing and when the tenancy agreement is entered into. The Holding Deposit will also be repaid in the event of the landlord withdrawing from the proposed let.
The Holding Deposit is non-refundable should you subsequently withdraw from your application or in the event of the following;
- You fail a Right to Rent check regardless of when the holding deposit was accepted.
- You provide false or misleading information which the landlord is reasonably entitled to consider in deciding whether to grant a tenancy because this materially affects the applicants suitability to rent the property.
- You notify the landlord before the deadline that you have decided not to enter into a tenancy agreement.
- You fail to take all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement.
The Holding Deposit is non-refundable should you subsequently withdraw from your application or in the event of the following;
- You fail a Right to Rent check regardless of when the holding deposit was accepted.
- You provide false or misleading information which the landlord is reasonably entitled to consider in deciding whether to grant a tenancy because this materially affects the applicants suitability to rent the property.
- You notify the landlord before the deadline that you have decided not to enter into a tenancy agreement.
- You fail to take all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement.
Tenant Fees
Please refer to the Tenant fees page which outlines the fees you can expect to pay when renting the property
Tenancy Terms
Please ensure that you are fully aware of the letting terms and conditions in relation to the property you are applying for. You should have read the full letting details and be aware of any restrictions that may apply.
Tenancy agreement/ Letting
Following receipt of satisfactory references and agreement to the letting between landlord and tenant we will confirm the tenancy start date, term of agreement, conditions relating to the tenancy and organise payment of rent and deposit. Prior to a tenancy commencing you will normally be required to sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (a copy is available on request). A Tenancy Agreement will fully explain and detail the terms and conditions on which you are taking the tenancy plus any other special conditions that relate to the specific property.
A copy of our draft tenancy agreement will be provided on request.
A copy of our draft tenancy agreement will be provided on request.
Rent Payments
The first months rent along with the deposit are due in cleared funds prior to the tenancy start date payable by direct bank transfer. All future rent is payable in advance by standing order to the Landlord.
Refundable Tenancy Deposit:
Before the tenancy commences you will be required to pay a tenancy deposit: equivalent to five weeks’ rent
The tenancy deposit is a refundable payment that is protected in a Government backed Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme within 30 days of taking your payment.
The deposit is held against any damages or expenses arising during your tenancy and will not be released until you have vacated the property, all rent has been paid up to date and an end of tenancy inspection completed.
The Tenancy Agreement is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy within the Housing Act and therefore covered by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme: For further information visit the website www.tenancydepositscheme.com.
The tenancy deposit is a refundable payment that is protected in a Government backed Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme within 30 days of taking your payment.
The deposit is held against any damages or expenses arising during your tenancy and will not be released until you have vacated the property, all rent has been paid up to date and an end of tenancy inspection completed.
The Tenancy Agreement is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy within the Housing Act and therefore covered by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme: For further information visit the website www.tenancydepositscheme.com.
Schedule of condition and inventory
A schedule of condition and inventory will be provided to you at the commencement of the tenancy requiring you to check, sign and return back to the landlord within 7 days. It is important that you take care in checking the Schedule of Condition/Inventory at this stage, as it will form the basis of any claim for damages by your Landlord at the end of the tenancy. Any alterations or omissions must be reported within 7 days of taking occupancy or this Inventory will be accepted as an accurate record.
Tenants' obligations
Your obligations are as detailed within the tenancy agreement. You should be aware that responsibility for the property rests with the tenant during the tenancy. It is particularly important that any gas or electrical problems are reported immediately and the property is fully secured when you leave it unattended at any time. During the winter months, necessary steps must be taken to prevent the freezing of water and heating systems. In addition, you will be liable to maintain the interior décor of the property to include carpets, and any fixtures and fittings that are included plus maintain the garden and outside areas.
Property visits
All properties will be subject to regular visits. The purpose of these is to check the condition of the property and that you are conducting your tenancy in accordance with the Tenancy Agreement. The visit also provides you with an opportunity to notify of any issues or problems you are experiencing with the property.
Utilities and Council Tax
Once you have signed a Tenancy Agreement you are liable for the service utility charges relating to that property to include gas, electricity and water plus the council tax. The utility companies and local authority will usually have been notified of your impending occupation along with appropriate meter readings. However, we would recommend that you check with the appropriate utility company to ensure that this has been set up correctly.
Utilities
The property has mains water and electricity. LPG heating. Private drainage
CENTRAL HEATING & HOT WATER - LPG Bulk Storage Tank in Garden
WATER – Mains Water Supplied by South West Water but with NO WATER METER: Unmeasured Domestic Water Tariff costing significantly less than Meter
DRAINAGE & SEWAGE – Septic Tank & Soak Away : FREE Drainage - You don't have to pay any sewerage charges. No Cost!
Council Tax
The property is in Council tax Band E set at £2,458.85 for the year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
The area is Linkinhorne
www.tax.service.gov.uk/check-council-tax-band/property/10649052000
www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/hnnbhgeh/council-tax-notice-2022-2023.pdf
Utilities
The property has mains water and electricity. LPG heating. Private drainage
CENTRAL HEATING & HOT WATER - LPG Bulk Storage Tank in Garden
WATER – Mains Water Supplied by South West Water but with NO WATER METER: Unmeasured Domestic Water Tariff costing significantly less than Meter
DRAINAGE & SEWAGE – Septic Tank & Soak Away : FREE Drainage - You don't have to pay any sewerage charges. No Cost!
Council Tax
The property is in Council tax Band E set at £2,458.85 for the year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
The area is Linkinhorne
www.tax.service.gov.uk/check-council-tax-band/property/10649052000
www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/hnnbhgeh/council-tax-notice-2022-2023.pdf
Television/telephone and broadband connections
You are responsible for the television licence. The landlord cannot guarantee quality of signal or availability of signal at the property. With regard to telephones and broadband. Tenants will need to make their own investigations as to the availability of a suitable connection at the property and will be responsible for any associated costs.
Broadband speed at the property: Superfast broadband
https://www.openreach.com/
Broadband speed at the property: Superfast broadband
https://www.openreach.com/
Insurance
The Tenant is responsible for insuring their own personal effects and furnishings. It is important that as a tenant you are adequately protected and covered for any damage you may cause to landlords buildings, contents or fixtures and fittings. Liability insurance can help you to protect your deposit at the end of the tenancy
Tenancy renewals
The property is let as a Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a Fixed Term 6 months.
After 4 months we will write to you asking for confirmation concerning your intentions and whether you would like to remain in the property and extend the tenancy for either a further fixed term or on a rolling Statutory Periodic basis.
A statutory periodic tenancy occurs when an assured shorthold tenancy comes to the end of its fixed term and the tenant stays at the property without renewing the contract. If the tenant continues to pay rent and it is accepted by the landlord, the tenancy will continue on a periodic, rolling basis.
After 4 months we will write to you asking for confirmation concerning your intentions and whether you would like to remain in the property and extend the tenancy for either a further fixed term or on a rolling Statutory Periodic basis.
A statutory periodic tenancy occurs when an assured shorthold tenancy comes to the end of its fixed term and the tenant stays at the property without renewing the contract. If the tenant continues to pay rent and it is accepted by the landlord, the tenancy will continue on a periodic, rolling basis.