Renting

Tenants information

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We recognise that renting a property can be confusing and stressful. At sabelwood Residential Lettings our experienced and qualified staff are able to help you through every step of the way, from finding a property that suits your requirements and budget to move in.

Choosing the right letting agent is vital and as a fully bonded member of ARLA Propertymark we offer the highest level of tenancy deposit protection.

Sabelwood is a member of the Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme Membership Number D9495.

Sabelwood is part of the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme. Membership Number C0014892.

Where Sabelwood hold your deposit the Client Money Protection for the deposit is provided by The Disputes Services Ltd Membership Number G09575.

In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 the following schedule of fees applies from 1st June 2019.

Holding Deposit (per tenancy)

One week's rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)

Five week's rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year)

Six week's rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)

Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (including VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant's Request)

£50 (including VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request)

£50 (including VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord's instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant's Request)

Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

sabelwood

47 High Street, Bridgwater
Somerset, TA6 3BG

Tel:01278 432850
email: enquiries@sabelwood.com

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