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Renting a property through Parkheath EstatesYou Are Here: Hertfordshire Estate Agents > Renting a property through Parkheath Estates To rent a property through Parkheath Estates is simple. We make the renting experience as straightforward as possible, enabling you to enjoy the area for however long or short your stay. The following is a breakdown of how the rental process works. If you have any queries about renting a flat or house, then please give us a call. Registration and finding a suitable propertyViewingsSelecting a propertyTenancy agreementsdepositsecurity depositInventoryPhoto identificationInsurance Registration and finding a suitable propertyBefore we can find you somewhere to rent, we will need to know a) your contact details, b) what kind of property you wish to rent (eg flat or house; number of bedrooms), and c) what your budget is. This only takes a moment and you can either: • Call us; We will let you know of any suitable flats or houses to rent, and arrange for you to view available rental properties. All new property details can be sent direct to your mobile phone via a text message or emailed to an address of your choice, if you provide us with the relevant contact details. ViewingsParkheath Estates extending opening hours mean that viewings are conducted by our negotiators from: • Monday-Friday: 9am - 6pm Selecting a propertyOnce you have found a property, which you like, contact us with your offer, including any items you would like to be included and stating your preferred moving-in date and length of tenancy you require. Once the offer is accepted by the Landlord, we will need to carry out referencing, which is undertaken via a third party company. This is then forwarded to the Landlord for acceptance. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the referencing process. Tenancy agreementsA Tenancy Agreement is a legally binding contract between a Landlord and a Tenant which sets out the contractual responsibilities of both parties. All persons over the age of 18 must be named on the Tenancy Agreement. Prior to the commencement date of the Tenancy, the agreement must be signed by all of the parties and, when everyone is happy to proceed, the contract will be dated, by hand, to put it into force. DepositThis is payable before the Tenancy Agreement is signed and dated. It is usual to pay one month’s rent in advance, however, if you wish to change the day when your subsequent rent payments will become due, you are required to pay an additional amount at the outset of the tenancy. Please discuss this with the negotiator dealing with your tenancy. This deposit will be returned to you at the end of the tenancy , subject to the details of your agreement and the findings of the inventory check-out report. Security depositA security deposit is taken at the commencement of the tenancy from the Tenant and is usually equivalent to 6 week's rent. It is held for the duration of a tenancy and returned to the tenant after the property is vacated. The Landlord can legally make deductions from the deposit in order to cover any contractual obligations which have not been fulfilled by the Tenant, ie. the cost of the inventory check out fee, the cost of any damages caused by the Tenant, removal of any refuse left behind by the Tenant, any necessary cleaning to be carried out as per the inventory check out report. The Landlord cannot use the deposit money to make any improvements to the property (this is called 'betterment') but the Landlord is able to to use the money to bring the property back to the same standard as at the commencement of the tenancy and in line with the in-going inventory report, less any wear and tear. As from 6th April 2007, all security deposits are to be held within an authorised scheme, in line with current government legislation; Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP). Parkheath Estates are members of The Dispute Service and our membership number is TDS0232 and we are, therefore, legally entitled to hold Tenant's deposits on behalf of the Landlord. Further information is available at www.tds.gb.com or www.arla.co.uk. InventoryAn inventory is the report detailing a property’s contents and schedule of condition. Parkheath Estates complies with the new EEC regulations which states ‘it is imperative that the landlord provides an independent inventory prepared by an independent clerk’. When an inventory is arranged by Parkheath Estates on behalf of the Landlord this must be signed at check in and returned to us within five days. Photo identificationAn original copy of your passport or photo identification such as a valid driving licence and current proof of residency in the form of a recent utility bill, will be required for file records, at the outset of the tenancy. InsuranceWe always recommended that Tenants arrange for insurance to provide cover for own contents and personal belongings. Landlord’s insurance will not cover any of the Tenants’ contents or personal belongings. DisclaimerThis guide is intended to help readers navigate their way through the renting process under the estate agency systems in England and Wales. Readers take any advice at their own risk. Parkheath Estates Ltd accept no responsibility for any action taken, or loss occuring, as a result of any advice and/or information in this guide. |
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