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Tenant permitted payments for new assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) signed on or after 1st September 2019

Payments permitted under the Renting Homes (Fees Etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 by tenants under an assured shorthold tenancy agreement.

Rent;
Payable monthly in advance (unless agreed otherwise).

Security deposit;
Payable before the start of the tenancy and held under a Government approved scheme for the duration of the agreement. It will be repaid in full provided all tenancy obligations have been fulfilled.

Holding deposit;
Equivalent to one week’s rent. This is to reserve the property and will be used to cover the landlord’s costs if the tenant withdraws from the agreement, provides false information, or fails to reasonably complete the agreement.

Default payments;
If the tenant breaches the tenancy agreement, they will be liable to the landlord for any losses the landlord suffers.

Council Tax;
Payable to the billing authority if the tenant is liable.
Utilities;
Including water, sewerage, gas (or other heating fuel) and electricity. Payable in respect of the dwelling, and if required in the tenancy agreement. This may be payable to the landlord or to the utility provider.

Television licence;
Payable if the contract holder is required to make a payment to the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Communication services;
Payable to a provider of: Internet, cable or satellite television, telephone services other than mobile.

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 .

• Having decided on a property, you will need to complete a written application form. Please be aware we will expect you to move in to A property within 21 days after placing your fee.


• We ask a company called fls to conduct our referencing; they will contact your employers /current landlord etc for references and will confirm your financial background.

Referencing and Right to Rent Checks - You will be asked to complete an application form before referencing can be undertaken, you should also provide an original photographic Identification (e.g. Passport, National id card, visa, resident permit, driving licence) and Proof of Residence (e.g. Original utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement all of which much be less than 3 months old) if you have any queries relating to this please speak to the branch you are dealing with.

You should be aware that the need for a guarantor may not become apparent until your referencing (including references for any joint tenants) has been completed. Where a guarantor is required they will need to complete an application form and provide photographic identification and proof of residence.

Referencing will cover a check against the credit file and public records of the individual, an Anti-Money Laundering check, confirmation of employment and salary details, confirmation of previous tenancy details, right to rent checks, reporting the results of all those checks to your prospective landlord to see if your application is acceptable

• Rents are quoted on a per calendar month basis.


• A bond is required prior to occupation. This is usually equivalent to one month’s rent unless specified. Where we manage the property, the deposit will be held by the Deposit Protection Service.


• Company application fee £100.00 including vat

Tenant fee schedule

For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments:

• Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week’s rent);


• Security deposits; equal to 5 weeks rent


• Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement; Chargeable from 14 days arrears calculated on the interest at 3% above Bank of England base rate on the late payment of rent for each day that the payment is outstanding


• Loss of keys – Landlords and letting agents can charge a tenant a fee to cover the cost of replacing the lost key or security device (e.g. Fob, electronic device for garage doors/ security gates)


• Early Termination - Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early; they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in reletting the property as well as rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will not be more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy

The landlord or agent will set out in writing to the tenant the basis for the charge(s) The cost to be paid within seven days of the written demand, which if not paid the tenant hereby agrees the outstanding sum can be deducted from the Deposit at the end of the tenancy.

Holding Deposit (per tenancy): One week’s 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, 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).

Applicant providing false or misleading information

We may be entitled to retain a holding deposit should an applicant provide false or misleading information at the time of applying for a tenancy.

Applicant failing to enter a tenancy agreement

Should an applicant choose not to enter a tenancy agreement, or fail to take reasonable steps to enter a tenancy agreement, we may be able to retain the holding deposit.

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 rent due under the tenancy until the start date of

the replacement tenancy. These costs will not be more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy

Missed appointments

Where the actions of the tenant results in a missed appointment, the tenant is liable for any actual costs incurred, such as contractor charges.

Avoidable or purposeful damage to the property

Tenants are liable to the actual cost of remedying any damage incurred as detailed in a contractor’s invoice.

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.

Emergency/out of hours call-out fees

Where the actions of the tenant results in the agent (or their nominated contractor) attending the property outside of normal office hours, the agent’s time to remedy the situation is charged at £30 (inc. VAT) per hour plus any actual costs incurred (such as contractor invoices).

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 .

We would like to provide clarity of the fees that may become payable during a tenancy you are looking to enter into. We believe you should understand these before you make any decision about a property or before you decide to view a property.

Acceptance of any offer will be subject to contract, referencing and Immigration checks. You will need to pay the Rent and Deposit that is due under a Tenancy Deposit, or where the landlord is offering the property with a deposit replacement guarantee product, and you wish to take up this option, you will need to provide proof that you have purchased such a product by providing us with a copy of the insurance certificate before a tenancy can start.

Referencing and Right to Rent Checks - You will be asked to complete an application before referencing can be undertaken, you should also provide an original photographic Identification (e.g. Passport, National id card, visa, resident permit, driving licence) and Proof of Residence (e.g. Original utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement all of which much be less than 3 months old) if you have any queries relating to this please speak to the branch you are dealing with.

You should be aware that the need for a guarantor may not become apparent until your referencing (including references for any joint tenants) has been completed. Where a guarantor is required they will need to complete an application form and provide photographic identification and proof of residence.

Referencing will cover a check against the credit file and public records of the individual, an Anti-Money Laundering check, confirmation of employment and salary details, confirmation of previous tenancy details, right to rent checks, reporting the results of all those checks to your prospective landlord to see if your application is acceptable.

Tenant deposit

A deposit equivalent to a month's rent plus £100 will be required to be paid at the start of the tenancy. This is subject to referencing.

The Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 permits certain fees/ charges to be made where a tenant has defaulted on or breached their obligations under their Tenancy Agreement

Default fee for late payment of rent
Chargeable from 14 days arrears calculated on the interest at 3% above Bank of England base rate on the late payment of rent for each day that the payment is outstanding.

Loss of a key or other security device
Landlords and letting agents can charge a tenant a fee to cover the cost of replacing the lost key or security device (e.g. Fob, electronic device for garage doors / security gates).

Payment on termination of a tenancy
Landlords and letting agents can require a tenant to make a payment for an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenant`s request.

Company application fee - £100.00
£100 including VAT

Please ask us to explain the application and move in process to you and we will be happy to answer any questions you might have now during the application process.

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 .