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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 .

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 .

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 .

As of the 1st June 2019 the tenant fee ban came in effect, meaning we will not charge tenants any administration fees.

The only monies due would be the first month’s rent in advance and a 5 week security deposit.

Holding deposit

- Equivalent to one week's rent per tenancy (annual rent amount divided by 52)

- The property will be reserved on payment of the Holding Deposit

- The Deadline for Agreement is 15 calendar days after the Holding Deposit is paid unless an 'extension' date is agreed in writing by the tenant

The Holding Deposit will be refunded to the tenant within 7 days:-

(i) from when the parties enter into the tenancy agreement unless the tenant has agreed in writing for the Holding Deposit to be put towards the balance of monies payable

(ii) if the landlord withdraws

(iii) if an agreement is not reached before the Deadline for Agreement or the agreed extended date and the tenant is not at fault, or

(iv) if the landlord or the agent breaches the fee ban or acts in a way that it would be unreasonable to expect the tenant to enter into a tenancy agreement (i.e. Unfair terms, harassment etc)

The Agent can retain the Holding Deposit only if:

(i) the tenant withdraws their application

(ii) the tenant doesn't take reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy

(iii) the tenant fails a Right to Rent check

(iv) the tenant provides false or misleading information which materially affects their suitability to rent the property

rent

- The amount which will be contractually payable to rent the property at regular specified intervals.

Security deposit

- Equivalent to five weeks' rent per tenancy if rent is less than £50,000 per year

- Equivalent to six weeks' rent per tenancy if rent is more than £50,000 per year

- The Security Deposit can be used to cover damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy

- Interest is payable by the tenant on late rent at the rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate in relation to each day after the due date for which the rent is unpaid but not to be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears

utilities & council tax

- Gas, electricity, fuel, water or sewage, communication services, television licence, Green Deal charge (if any) and council tax

lost key / access or security device

- The cost of replacement including the cost of replacement of the locks (if applicable)

early termination

- If the tenant wishes to leave the contract early and there is no break clause, the tenant shall pay the rent until the start date of any replacement tenancy together with the landlord's re-letting costs (in accordance with Streets Ahead's published landlord letting fees); such costs to be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy

Tenant Fees: Assured Shorthold Tenancies

Holding Deposit (per tenancy) One 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, 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 under £50,000 per year) — Five weeks rent.
This covers damages 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.

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 any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £10 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlords 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 landlords instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenants 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.

Company lets

before you move in

Application & Referencing Fee: £300 (inc VAT)

Rent In Advance Payment Administration Fee: £24 (inc VAT)

Right To Rent Checks: £6 (inc VAT) per adult moving into the property

Check-Out Fee: £118.80 (inc VAT)

Deposit: Usually the equivalent of 6 weeks rent (Rent x 12 divide by 52 x 6)

Abort / Withdrawal Fee: £300 (inc VAT, maximum fee)

during your tenancy

Amendment Fee: £150 (inc VAT) Per Amendment

Renewal Fee: £96 (inc VAT)

other fees and charges

Aborted Appointment Fee: £48 (inc VAT)

Early Release Fee: £90 (inc VAT) + Landlord Reletting Costs

Client Money Protection: Propertymark

Independent Redress: The Property Ombudsman

if you have any questions on our fees, please ask A member of our lettings team

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 .

Permitted Payments

Prior to the tenancy commencing

Holding Deposit: When applicable, we may charge a refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's

Cash Deposit Capped at five weeks’ rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000 and six weeks’ rent where the annual rent is £50,000 or more

Alternative to Cash Deposit:The Tenant Club (ttc) enables the tenant to pay a monthly membership fee without the need to provide a refundable cash deposit. The Tenant will still be liable for any damages and breach of contract at the end of the tenancy and there is a monthly fee to be a Tenant Club Member. For rents of up to £1700pcm The Tenant Club monthly charge will be £54 inc VAT. For rents from £1701-£4000pcm, The Tenant Club monthly charge will be £72 inc VAT. Terms and conditions apply

During the tenancy

The agreed rental figure

Payments to change the tenancy, when requested by the tenant, for alterations to the tenancy agreement or tenant swaps, capped at £50.00

Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant

Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax

A default fee for late payment of rent, charged at 3% of the rent amount due (when payments are over 14 days late)

Payment of for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices

Non nha Fees

During the tenancy

Tenancy surrender/change of occupier fee £480 (inc. VAT) Contract negotiation, amending terms and updating your Tenancy Agreement during your tenancy

Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax

A default fee for late payment of rent, charged at 3% of the rent amount due (when payments are over 14 days late)

Payment of for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices

Stirling Ackroyd Limited trading as Stirling Ackroyd are members of The Property Ombudsman Scheme, membership number: T02630 and follow their Code of Practice for Residential Lettings and Management. More information can be found on our website Stirling Ackroyd Limited trading as Stirling Ackroyd is part of the Propertymark Client Protection scheme. Main Scheme Member, Scheme Ref: C0001895