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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.

The Office is a Member of the TPO (The Property Ombudsman) and a Member of Propertymark for Client Money Protection.

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 .

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Lettings Fees & Charge for Tenants from October 2024: Oxford

The asking rent does not include letting fees. Depending on your circumstances and the property you select, the following fees may apply:

For Assured Shorthold Tenancies:

In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 the following are permitted payments for AST tenancies:

• Rent*

• A capped Holding Deposit of 1 week’s rent.

• A capped Tenancy Deposit of 5 week’s rent for rent less than £50,000 per annum

• A capped Tenancy Deposit of 6 week’s rent for rent above £50,000 per annum

• Payments in the event of a default

• Payment in the event of loss of keys

• Payment of £50 including VAT on a variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy

• Payment on early termination (surrender) of a tenancy

• Payment in respect of Council Tax, utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage) television license and communication services

• Green deal charge (if applicable)

For Non Housing Act Tenancies** including Company Lets the following are fees and payments for nha tenancies:

• Rent*

• A Holding Deposit

• A Tenancy Deposit of 6 week’s rent. This may be increased if you have a pet.

• Application for References is £96 inc VAT per person

• Contribution to the preparation of a Tenancy Agreement is £300 inc VAT per tenancy

• Extension, renewal, rent review, periodic or variation to tenancy documentation is £180 inc VAT per tenancy

• Inventory check out (paid at the end of the tenancy) is £120 - £180 inc VAT although there may be additional charges for larger properties.

• Payments in the event of a default

• Payment in the event of loss of keys

• Payment in respect of Council Tax, utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage) television license and communication services

• Green deal charge (if applicable)

The deposit figure displayed on this listing may vary depending on the terms of the tenancy and the rental figure agreed.

For all tenancies there are other costs that must be covered on top of the rent thoroughout the tenancy and at the end of a tenancy. These might include:

Utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage)

Council Tax

Television License

Installation of cable/satellite and communication services

Insurance (for your personal and own contents)

Garden maintenance

Cleaning to a professional standard

Inventory check out (paid at the end of a Non Housing Act tenancy including company lets)

Dilapidations

Replacement key or security device costs

Late payment of rent interest charged at 3% above Bank of England based rate

Reasonable costs will be charged to the tenant should the Landlord agree to an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenants request

*Rents are advertised weekly or monthly but will be payable monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or annually in advance.

**For an Assured Shorthold tenancy (AST) to be granted the following must apply: The rent is less than £100,000 per annum, the Tenant is a private individual, it is the Tenant’s main home and the Landlord does not live at the property. If one of the above does not apply, a Non Housing Act tenancy will be granted.

For further information on the above please contact our office and request our “Information for Prospective Tenants for AST” or “Information for Prospective Tenants for nha” document.

Client Money Protection: RICS

The Property Ombudsman

Carter Jonas as members of ARLA Propertymark and RICS