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For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments:
- Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
- Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above);
- Payments to change a tenancy agreement e.g. Change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if lower, any reasonable costs);
- Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs);
- Utilities, communication services (e.g. Telephone, broadband), TV licence and council tax;
- Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate);
- Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices;
- Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and
- Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill, once enacted, means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments:
- Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
- Deposits;
- Utilities, communication services (e.g. Telephone, broadband), TV licence and council tax;
- Payments for the late payment of rent;
- A breach of a term of the contract;
- Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill and regulations once enacted.
Tenant protection
In addition to publishing relevant fees, lettings agents are also required to publish details of:
- the redress scheme they are a member of; and
- the name of the approved or designated Client Money Protection scheme they are a member of (if any).

Holding Deposit (Per Tenancy) - Equal to 1 weeks (agreed) rent

This is to reserve a property. 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 (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing.) Should the Tenant(s) withdraw or fail referencing due to non-disclosure and/or falsified references this money will not be returned. It can, with your agreement be used as a contribution towards your first month’s rent or Tenancy Deposit if the Tenancy proceeds to move in/completion.

Tenancy Deposit (per Tenancy) - Rent under £50,000 per year - 5 weeks rent

covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Tenancy Deposit (per Tenancy) - Rent of over £50,000 or over per year - 6 weeks rent

covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid and/or late Rent payment(s) – England - Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base rate from the due date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent.

Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. Please contact us straight away if you are unable to make a payment. We are here to help so please contact us with any queries. Failure to do so may result in legal action being taken.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device - Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys(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 (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenants Request) - £50 Inc VAT per agreed variation

To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) - £50 Inc VAT per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher

To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation of new legal documents.

Early Termination* (Tenant's Request) - This is not an automatic right and will be reviewed & agreed on a case by case basis.

Should the tenant(s) wish to terminate their contract early, they shall be liable for all costs, fees and charges incurred by the landlord for allowing the early termination including the agent’s existing or reletting fees, as well as the 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.

Tenant Protection

Hunters Carlisle is a member of Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a

member of TPO, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by

contacting us directly.

All lets are on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of 6 months unless otherwise stated & subject to eligibility.
As part of the application process we will take references and carry out credit checks.
To secure a property, one week’s rent will be required as a holding deposit which will be held for 15 calendar days (unless otherwise expressly agreed).
This amount will be attributed to the first month’s rent following the completion of all tenancy documents.
Successful applicants will be required to pay 1 month’s rent in advance and also a deposit equal to 5 week’s rent upon signing the Tenancy Agreement.