What Type of Tenancy
Our tenancy agreements have been carefully drafted using simple language and will clearly state what type of tenancy you have, and which party carries which responsibility.
Giving Notice
The rules differ with tenancy type. If you are in doubt, you should contact Kings Lettings Ltd where our trained staff will be able to advise you.
Guidance for Tenants - helping to look after the property
Your landlord is liable for most maintenance and repairs to the property, but may have retained Kings Lettings to arrange these on his/her behalf. If so, you should notify the branch of any problems you notice. If we aren't managing the property, you should contact your landlord directly.
Routine housework, such as cleaning, gardening, renewal of light bulbs, etc.. will be your responsibility.
Guidance for Tenants - protect your deposit and belongings
Many tenants are concerned about their security deposit which is held to cover the cost of any damages. By renting through Kings Lettings your deposit is protected by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme for Regulated Agents (TDRSA), operated by an independent body, ensures that only legitimate claims are made against deposits, and offering a dispute resolution service for cases where the parties cannot reach agreement, avoiding expensive and time-consuming Court action. Therefore should a dispute arise at the end of the tenancy you will be able to contact the TDSRA whom will settle the matter at no cost to a tenant. We also offer Contents Insurance policy specially designed for tenants which includes damage to the landlords contents and alternative accommodation should the property become uninhabitable.
Accompanied Viewings
We interview our applicants and meet them at properties which allows us to match tenants to suitable premises and to meet their criteria. It is also essential for you to know what items will remain in the property and what the responsibilities are. For example, who looks afer the garden, parking arrangements, insurance cover, etc...
Assistance with Forms and Documents
All documentation will be carefully explained to ensure you fully understand the legal impaction before signing a tenant agreement and committing to a tenancy. The initial money required, which must be equivalent to cash, will be detailed and a time and date arrange for you to pay. It is important that you attend the inventory check-in so that you can agree to any amendments and we recommend that you keep the document in a safe place as it forms the basis of any claims and damages at the end of the tenancy.
Safety Regulations
We ensure that all gas appliances are safety checked annually and you will be given a current certificate at the start of a tenancy. The electrical equipment must also be safe and we strongly recommend to our clients that the appliances are periodically checked by a qualified electrician.
The furiture and furnishings must always comply with the safety regulations.