3164 properties to let in Essex

Referencing checks - £50 per applicant/guarantor.

No fees

Cheffins is a member of and covered by the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme.

Cheffins is also a member of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme.

Fees and Charges from 1st June 2019 (Charges shown include VAT) for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Holding Deposit - one week's rent.

Security Deposit (rent of less than £50,000 per year) - Five week's rent.

Security Deposit (rent of £50,000 or over per year) - six week's rent.

Late rent - interest charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate when rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other security device(s) - cost of replacing any lost key(s) or security device(s).

Variation of Contract - £50 for any change to Tenancy documents after commencement of Tenancy

Early Release from Contract - (Subject to Landlord approval). The Landlord/Agent can claim costs associated with re-advertising the property or referencing the new Tenants. You will also be responsible for the property, rent and utilities until a suitable replacement Tenant moves in.

Non-Housing Act Tenancy Fees (not affected by the Tenant Fee Act 2019)

Application fee - £375

Security Deposit - One and a half times the monthly rental income and twice the monthly rental income if you have a pet.

Registration of Deposit - £36

Inventory/Check Out - Price dependent on size of property and if furnished or unfurnished. Contact the office for further information.

Rent Arrears - Rent not received within seven days of due date, charge of £24

Tenancy Agreement extensions - £120

Early Release from Contract - (Subject to Landlord approval). £600. You will also be responsible for the property, rent and utilities until a suitable replacement Tenant moves in

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 that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). For properties to rent in England, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.