Tenants

We have rented properties to thousands of people, and through hard work and attention to detail continue to make many people happy by finding them their perfect property.

Let our experienced and friendly staff guide you through the whole lettings process, from the initial viewing, the paper work and contracts, through to helping you move in. We are completely transparent and pride ourselves on our reputation of being a trusted local agent – you will be in safe hands throughout the whole process.

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Stones Residential will comply with the Tenant Fee Ban Act 2019 by sending you a draft tenancy agreement along with our pre application to rent document. Once the pre application has been signed the following will apply.

HOLDING DEPOSIT

We require a holding deposit equivalent of 1 weeks rent to be paid by bank transfer only.

If the tenancy does not proceed then the holding deposit money will be repaid in full within 7 days of the 15 day deadline being reached or the landlord withdraws. Deadline Agreement date as above.
Stones Residential will not repay the holding deposit if the tenant does not proceed with the tenancy agreement, fails right to rent checks, has provided false or misleading information whether personal or financial, or where the Agent/Landlord tries to obtain the information required but the tenant fails to provide it within the 15 days of the Deadline Agreement Date.
If the tenancy proceeds, the holding deposit will be offset against the 1st month’s rent.

Documents to be provided:

If you are employed your employers will be required to confirm your salary and that it is a minimum of 30 times the monthly rent. If you are Self-employed your Accountant will be required to confirm average income over the last 1 year of equivalent to 30 times the monthly rent.
If you need to discuss your work status or income, please do.
Not to have a CCJ, Bankruptcy or IVA.
Satisfactory Landlord reference (if applicable).

PROOF OF IDENTITY/RESIDENCY – Right to Rent Checks

Proof of I.D. - Passport copies including any valid visas and residence documents.

Proof of Residency - Utility Bill i.e Gas, Electricity, Water, Council Tax or Bank Statement.

TENANTS LIABILITY INSURANCE

We recommend all our tenants to obtain tenant’s liability insurance. Stones Residential work in partnership with Legal 4 landlords who will provide you with a no obligation quote for tenant liability insurance upon completion of your reference application. This is recommendation and not compulsory.

POSSESSION

We require all tenants and your guarantor (if applicable) to sign the Tenancy Agreement and pay the outstanding balance in cleared funds either by on or before the possession date.

Rent:	Dependent on property
Deposit:	Up to the equivalent of 5 weeks annual rental income below £50,000 per annum Up to the equivalent of 6 weeks annual rental income above £50,000 per annum
Holding deposit:	Capped at 1 weeks rent
Utilities:	Gas, Electric, Council Tax, Communication services and water are all the responsibility of the tenant to pay

Nominal Interest on late rent set at 3% above the Bank of England base rate, daily from day 15 of rent being late.
A lost key or security devices (per item), maximum charge being £50 including VAT
Early Termination:	£50 including VAT, a higher payment can be charged (agent will demonstrate why in writing)
Change of sharer within a tenancy:	£50 including VAT, a higher payment can be charged (agent will demonstrate why in writing)

Reference fee:	£250 including VAT
Inventory - Schedule of Condition Report:	from £134 including VAT (prices on request)
Company Agreement Fee:	£240 including VAT