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OpenRent is the UK's largest letting agent, using online services to make renting properties cheaper and more convenient than ever before - while holding quality and security as our top priorities.

OpenRent has never charged any administration or agency fees.

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords may charge you a fee if you lose keys or other security devices, or pay your rent late. You may also be asked for other permitted payments, such as a holding deposit when you begin your application.

There are no hidden fees or other charges when renting an OpenRent property.

OpenRent is a proud member of the Property Ombudsman and holds comprehensive Client Money Protection via the government-authorised Propertymark Client Money Protection scheme.

OpenRent is a registered agent in Scotland with registration number LARN1809026 and is a member of RentSmart Wales with license number #lr .

Please note the charges listed below are the maximum fees that will be applied unless stated otherwise.

Fees and Charges

Holding Deposit	max one week's rent
First months rent	in advance
Tenancy Deposit England	5 or 6 weeks depending upon the rental amount
Tenancy Deposit Wales	Unlimited
Early termination (requested by tt)	£30 plus a charge not exceeding the financial loss experienced by the landlord
Late Rent	interest charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate when rent is more than 14 days late
Lost key (or security device)	equivalent to cost incurred
Changing tenancy documents (after commencement of tenancy)	£50 inc VAT (England only)
Change of sharer (at tenants request)	£50 inc VAT (England only)

You will only be charged the following fees if the annual rent exceeds £100,000, or the property is occupied by a Company or the property is not used as a main or primary home

Tenancy Agreement	£300 inc VAT
Extension Agreement	£125 inc VAT
Company Reference	£175 inc VAT
Individual Reference Fee (per person)	£75 inc VAT
Administration	£50 inc VAT
Damage Fee	£90 inc VAT
Guarantor Reference per guarantor	£100 inc VAT
Deed of Guarantee	£75 inc VAT
Check–In (minimum fee)	£72 inc VAT
Arrears Fee	£30 inc VAT
Overpaid Rent Return	£30 inc VAT
Pet Licence	£75 inc VAT
Change of Sharer	£300 inc VAT

The Initial Money will be confirmed and must be paid by debit card or bank transfer. We do not have the facilities to accept cash.
Optional extras if agreed
Countrywide is a member of and covered by the ARLA Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme.
Countrywide is also a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman . Copies of the TPO Code of Practice and our complaint handling procedure are available from any of our branches.

Tenancy Information

There are fees, charges and costs that may become payable by a Tenant during a tenancy.

Please read this information carefully before viewing a property or signing a tenancy.

Applying for a property

Complete an Application form and pay a Holding Deposit.

To reserve a property you will need to pay One weeks rent. This will form the payment of the first months rent should your application be successful.

Should your application be unsuccessful for one of the following reasons, the holding deposit will be retained;

-Should any relevant person (including guarantor) withdraw.

-Provide false or misleading information

-Fail to take reasonable steps to enter the agreement within 15 calendar days or an otherwise agreed date.

-Fail the referencing checks.

Security Deposit

Equivalent to one months rent plus £100.

The Deposit covers Damages and/or Defaults during the Tenancy, and is Government Protected.

Additional Charges (When Applicable)

Early Tenancy Termination Request by Tenant- Should the Tenant wish to leave their contract early, they will be liable to pay the Landlord’s Re-letting Costs, as well as the rent due until re-let. To administer these changes there will be a charge of £60 inclusive of vat.

Utilities

Unless otherwise agreed and noted within the Tenancy Agreement, the tenant will be liable to make payments to the suppliers for the use of the following services(where applicable); Utilities(gas, electric, water), Entertainment & Communications(Cable/Satellite, phone, broadband services-both installation and subscription) TV Licence, Council Tax.

Late Rent

Should the rent be late by more than 14 days, a £10 fee charge will apply, every 14 days until the arrears are cleared.

Lost Keys.

Tenants are liable to the cost of replacing any lost keys, or other security devices. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys will be charged to the tenant, along with a fee of £18 including vat to administer the changes/replacements.

Damage to Property -default charges

Tenants are liable to the actual cost of rectifying any damage that they cause to a property as a result of negligence, misuse or failure of the Tenant (includes visiting family and friends) to act reasonably, plus an hourly fee of £18 including vat to administer the required repair and/or replacement.

Missed Appointments

£18 including vat will be charged to tenants for any pre-arranged appointments missed made for Utility Companies, Landlord/Letting Agent and Contractors.

Out of hours call-outs

£18 including vat will be charged where it is the fault of the Tenant, including the entire invoice charged for the works by the Contractor.

Company Let Fees-please see our website for further details

At Dawsons we assist professionals and students alike to find a property to suit individual needs, from a first-time viewer to the most experienced occupant, we will help you every step of the way to ensure a stress-free process for all concerned assuring you that every stage will be handled professionally by our team here at Dawsons.

Viewings:
Upon selecting the properties you wish to view please contact us to book an appointment. All viewings will be accompanied by a member of staff who will then be able to assist you with any questions you may have.
To reserve a property, we require payment of a holding deposit equating to one weeks rent. This will become part payment of the first months rent should your application and subsequent referencing be successful.
Our Referencing Process:
When you have chosen a suitable property and we have agreed the proposed rental with the landlord you will be asked to complete an application form and make payment of the holding deposit.
This sum will become part payment of the first months rent should your application and subsequent referencing be successful. The holding deposit can be retained should any relevant person (including guarantors); withdraw from the occupation contract, provide false or misleading information, or fail to take reasonable steps to enter the agreement (i.e., Responding to reasonable requests for information required to process the application).
Before setting up an occupation contract, we will take up references (employment and previous landlord) and a credit check on all occupants over the age of 18. We use an independent professional referencing service, who are one of the leading residential lettings referencing services in the UK.
We also require you to provide two forms of id (Click Here for a list of acceptable id). This process usually takes between 3 to 5 working days (or between 5 and 10 days should there be a need to obtain references from larger companies) after which we can then agree a moving in date. We can only hold a property once a holding deposit is in place. The holding deposit will be held for a period of up to 15 days (unless an extension is agreed in writing by both parties).

Rental Agreements (occupation contracts):
We use the current and up to date occupation contracts for both the landlords and contract holders protection. The agreements are both comprehensive and easy to understand.

The property can either be managed by us through the course of occupation or directly by the landlord, depending on the landlord's preference. Upon signing, you will be informed of the relevant property manager (agent/landlord) staff/department/landlord contact details.

Bond/Deposit:
We will require a bond/deposit (which is usually equivalent to one months rent + £100.00 This figure can be higher dependent upon the contract terms and/or rent pcm).
This will be accepted by Dawsons, then transferred to either the landlord or our chosen deposit scheme for the duration of your occupation ensuring your deposit is registered/held with relevant deposit scheme. The option of a traditional bond/deposit alternative is also available, which when available and eligible will reduce the initial financial outgoing for an occupation contract holder. For more information on this service and bond/deposit alternative, please ask to speak with a member of our team.

Rent Payments:
All rent payments must be paid monthly in advance on the rental due date (this is usually the same date monthly as your occupation contract start date) and via a standing order, which can be set up upon signing the contract or in office when collecting the keys.
Inventory and Routine Inspections: Please visit our website for further information.
Additional Charges/Default Fees: For further information relating to any additional charges/default fees please view our fees section on our website here

If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact our team.

At Dawsons we assist professionals and students alike to find a property to suit individual needs, from a first-time viewer to the most experienced occupant, we will help you every step of the way to ensure a stress-free process for all concerned assuring you that every stage will be handled professionally by our team here at Dawsons.

Viewings:
Upon selecting the properties you wish to view please contact us to book an appointment. All viewings will be accompanied by a member of staff who will then be able to assist you with any questions you may have.
To reserve a property, we require payment of a holding deposit equating to one weeks rent. This will become part payment of the first months rent should your application and subsequent referencing be successful.
Our Referencing Process:
When you have chosen a suitable property and we have agreed the proposed rental with the landlord you will be asked to complete an application form and make payment of the holding deposit.
This sum will become part payment of the first months rent should your application and subsequent referencing be successful. The holding deposit can be retained should any relevant person (including guarantors); withdraw from the occupation contract, provide false or misleading information, or fail to take reasonable steps to enter the agreement (i.e., Responding to reasonable requests for information required to process the application).
Before setting up an occupation contract, we will take up references (employment and previous landlord) and a credit check on all occupants over the age of 18. We use an independent professional referencing service, who are one of the leading residential lettings referencing services in the UK.
We also require you to provide two forms of id (Click Here for a list of acceptable id). This process usually takes between 3 to 5 working days (or between 5 and 10 days should there be a need to obtain references from larger companies) after which we can then agree a moving in date. We can only hold a property once a holding deposit is in place. The holding deposit will be held for a period of up to 15 days (unless an extension is agreed in writing by both parties).

Rental Agreements (occupation contracts):
We use the current and up to date occupation contracts for both the landlords and contract holders protection. The agreements are both comprehensive and easy to understand.

The property can either be managed by us through the course of occupation or directly by the landlord, depending on the landlord's preference. Upon signing, you will be informed of the relevant property manager (agent/landlord) staff/department/landlord contact details.

Bond/Deposit:
We will require a bond/deposit (which is usually equivalent to one months rent + £100.00 This figure can be higher dependent upon the contract terms and/or rent pcm).
This will be accepted by Dawsons, then transferred to either the landlord or our chosen deposit scheme for the duration of your occupation ensuring your deposit is registered/held with relevant deposit scheme. The option of a traditional bond/deposit alternative is also available, which when available and eligible will reduce the initial financial outgoing for an occupation contract holder. For more information on this service and bond/deposit alternative, please ask to speak with a member of our team.

Rent Payments:
All rent payments must be paid monthly in advance on the rental due date (this is usually the same date monthly as your occupation contract start date) and via a standing order, which can be set up upon signing the contract or in office when collecting the keys.
Inventory and Routine Inspections: Please visit our website for further information.
Additional Charges/Default Fees: For further information relating to any additional charges/default fees please view our fees section on our website here

If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact our team.

Please note the charges listed below are the maximum fees that will be applied unless stated otherwise.

Fees and Charges

Holding Deposit	max one week's rent
First months rent	in advance
Tenancy Deposit England	5 or 6 weeks depending upon the rental amount
Tenancy Deposit Wales	Unlimited
Early termination (requested by tt)	£30 plus a charge not exceeding the financial loss experienced by the landlord
Late Rent	interest charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate when rent is more than 14 days late
Lost key (or security device)	equivalent to cost incurred
Changing tenancy documents (after commencement of tenancy)	£50 inc VAT (England only)
Change of sharer (at tenants request)	£50 inc VAT (England only)

You will only be charged the following fees if the annual rent exceeds £100,000, or the property is occupied by a Company or the property is not used as a main or primary home

Tenancy Agreement	£300 inc VAT
Extension Agreement	£125 inc VAT
Company Reference	£175 inc VAT
Individual Reference Fee (per person)	£75 inc VAT
Administration	£50 inc VAT
Damage Fee	£90 inc VAT
Guarantor Reference per guarantor	£100 inc VAT
Deed of Guarantee	£75 inc VAT
Check–In (minimum fee)	£72 inc VAT
Arrears Fee	£30 inc VAT
Overpaid Rent Return	£30 inc VAT
Pet Licence	£75 inc VAT
Change of Sharer	£300 inc VAT

The Initial Money will be confirmed and must be paid by debit card or bank transfer. We do not have the facilities to accept cash.
Optional extras if agreed
Countrywide is a member of and covered by the ARLA Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme.
Countrywide is also a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman . Copies of the TPO Code of Practice and our complaint handling procedure are available from any of our branches.

<b>tenant fees</b> As most people know by now the Welsh Government have banned the charging of fees to tenants which is very helpful when moving costs are high these days. However there may be some fees payable by tenants.Its only fair that some costs caused by a tenants default can be charged to the tenants during their tenancy and a breakdown of these possible charges are listed here. Obviously rent & deposits are payable. There is, however, a maximum holding deposit chargeable to tenants when their references are being checked etc. Thisis one weeks rent. If a tenant requests an early termination of their tenancy a landlord can legally hold that tenant to pay for the remainder of the fixed term. Sometimes a negotiated early termination agreement can be accepted by both sides and this is usually a lower amount than the remaining rent. If rent is unpaid or paid late this is a Default on the tenancy and there can be charges levied. If, for example, you lose your key, it is only common sense that the replacement cost of that key is chargeable to the person that lost it, the tenant. During the tenancy there may need to be changes made to the agreement* at the tenants request and, if agreed by the landlord, this will not attract any charges. <b>Referencing</b> It is worth remembering that when you apply for a property references will be taken on you from your employer/accountant, current landlord, credit reference agency, any other income provider and, very occasionally, where the landlords employment is sensitive there may be crb checks undertaken although this is rare. If you cannot achieve the levels necessary to pass these references a Guarantor may be acceptable, they will have to also be referenced. Your Holding Deposit is refundable unlessfalse information is found to have been given, you pull out of the let pre tenancy, you fail to complete the application requirements within an agreed time limit (The Government says 2 weeks but this can be longer with express agreement) or if you fail the Governments Right to Rent requirements when Identity is checked. <b>Tenant Fees</b> <b>Occupational Contract</b> *Rental payments overdue by more than seven days will be subject to interest at the rate of 3% over the Bank of England base rate, calculated from the date the payment was due, up until the date payment is received. *The actual cost, reasonably incurred of changing, adding or removing any lock or replacing any keys or security devices arising if it is the contract holders fault, or the fault of an invitee of the contract holder, that such action is required. *Any breach of any part of paragraph (1) (2) or (3) of this term in the Occupation Contract may result in the contract holder being liable for any costs or losses as a result of the breach. These costs or losses include actual rent loss and contractor call out fees which the landlord may not otherwise be liable for. *The contract holder must not cause obstruction in any common areas which forms part of the dwelling. Any actual costs to remove such obstruction maybe payable by the contract holder. *Any repairs that the contract holder is liable for not undertaken promptly by them, the contract holder maybe liable for the actual costs, reasonably incurred, involved. *Any changes made by the contract holder without permission to the electrical installation, for example by changing light fittings, switches or adding sockets, may compromise electrical safety and may require an electrical check and/or remedial works, the actual cost, reasonably incurred, the contract holder maybe liable for. *Additional Written Statement £25 plus vat (£30 in vat)

Holding Deposit (per tenancy)
1 weeks 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, 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)
5 weeks rent. An additional security deposit will be required where a pet is permitted, up to a maximum of 500. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy

Unpaid Rent
Interest at 6% above the Bank of England Base Rate. Due from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s).
Tenants are liable to the cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the 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 (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s)

Damage to Property
Pay for the cost of works resulting from the negligence, misuse or failure to act reasonably by the Tenant or any of his visitors or friends. Pay for the entire invoices and costs of the contractors and any arrangement fee

Missed Appointments
Tenants are liable for any pre-arranged missed appointments. Tenants are liable for any pre-arranged missed appointments. Tenant will be liable for contractors invoice

Out of Hours Call -Outs
Tenants are liable for any out of hours call-outs due to the fault of the tenant. Pay for the entire invoice and costs of the contractors and any arrangement fee. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of 15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken

Early Termination (Tenants Request)
Where a Tenant wishes to end their tenancy outside of the agreed terms of the agreement, they agree to cover the loss incurred by the Landlord as a result of the early termination. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy

Please review our affordability criteria when renting a property with Swift Property Services on our website or call the office.