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Client Money Protection - Sawyer & Co are part of a client money protection scheme. Our Client Money Protection (cmp) Scheme is a compensation scheme run by the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFoPP) which provides compensation to landlords, tenants and other clients should an agent misappropriate their rent, deposit or other client funds.

Independent Redress Provided by The Property Ombudsman - Sawyer & Co are part of The Property Ombudsman Scheme (tpos). This scheme has been providing consumers and property agents with an alternative dispute resolution service since 1990.

The Ombudsman’s resolutions are designed to achieve a full and final settlement of the dispute and all claims made by either party. The Ombudsman can, where appropriate, make compensatory awards in individual cases up to a maximum of £25,000 for actual and quantifiable loss and/or for aggravation, distress and/or inconvenience caused by the actions of an agent.

Relevant letting fees (permitted payments) and tenant protection information. As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments. Before the tenancy starts (payable to Just Lets ‘the Agent’). All fees & charges are shown inc VAT.

Holding deposit (per tenancy):

One week’s rent – 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 of less than £50,000 per year): Five weeks’ rent. This covers damage or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Security Deposit (per tenancy, Rent of £50,000 or over per year): Six weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

During the tenancy (payable to Just Lets ‘the Agent’) if permitted and applicable:

Unpaid 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.

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 and any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £18 per hour (inc VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request):

Between £60 and £168 (inc 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. The landlord has a right refuse the request to a variation of contract without giving a reason.

Change of sharer (Tenant’s Request):

Between £60 and £168 (inc VAT) per replacement tenant. 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. The landlord has a right refuse the request to a change of sharer without giving a reason.

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. The landlord has a right refuse the request to an early termination without giving a reason.

Utilities – gas, electricity, water, communications – telephone and broadband, installation of cable/satellite, subscription to cable/satellite supplier, television licence and council Tax.

Other permitted payments

Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

Tenant protection:

Just Lets are members of The Property Ombudsmen. The Ombudsman provides redress, where appropriate, to consumers whose complaints are considered on a case-by-case basis. The Ombudsman is not a regulator and does not have the authority to take regulatory or legal action against an agent, impose fines or dictate the way agents conduct their business. For further information please visit The Property Ombudsmen website.

Just Lets are members of Safeagent who is the UK's leading, not for profit accreditation scheme for lettings and management agents operating in the Private Rented Sector. Safeagent meet strict compliance criteria to provide reassurance to landlords and tenants. For further information please visit the Safeagent website.

Should you require any further details relating to our membership with The Property Ombudsmen or Safeagent please contact us via email

Tenant Charges

In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Belvoir Brighton & Hove ’†’’the Agent’†’’)
Holding Deposit: 1 week’†’’s rent
Deposit: 5 Weeks’†’’s rent

During the tenancy (payable to the Agent)

Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3%

During the tenancy if permitted and applicable

Utilities ’†’’ gas, electricity, water and sewerage
Communications ’†’’ telephone and broadband
Installation of cable/satellite
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Television licence
Council Tax

Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. These may include reasonable costs or losses incurred for loss of keys, security devices and changes to the tenancy agreement or early termination, if the Landlord agrees they can be made, up to the permitted limits.

Tenant Protection

Belvoir Brighton & Hove is a member of Safe Agent which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly.

The following are permitted payments, some of which we may request from you:

A) The rent
b) A refundable tenancy deposit (reserved for any damages or defaults on the part of the tenant) capped at no more than five weeks' rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks' rent where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above
c) A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent
d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant, capped at £50, or reasonable costs incurred if higher
e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant
f) Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax; and
g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device, where required under a tenancy agreement

Please call us if you wish to discuss this further.

Redress scheme provided by: Property Redress Scheme (PRS027066)
Client Money Protection provided by: My Deposits (20015916)

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 .

Holding Deposit - 1 weeks' rent. The holding deposit is, by agreement, allocated toward the first months' rent, in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The holding deposit is refundable in some circumstances, please enquire for further information.
Amendments or variations to the Tenancy - Where an amendment or variation to the tenancy is requested by the tenant, a fee of up to £50 may apply
Damage deposit - 5 weeks' rent

Brand Vaughan are proud members of ARLA PropertyMark and the Property Ombudsman.

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 .