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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 Agreement, 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 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). 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 an application form and photographic identification with proof of residence will be required.

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 - In England under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Deposits are limited to the equivalent of 5 weeks rent for new and renewed tenancies (or 6 weeks if the annual rent is £50,000 or more). This is calculated by dividing the annual rent by 52 and multiplying by 5 (or 6 if rent is £50,000 or more) and will be required to be paid at the start of the tenancy. This is subject to referencing.

Holding deposit - In England under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Holding Deposits are limited to the equivalent of one weeks rent. This is paid in order to reserve a property. This is calculated by multiplying the monthly rent by 12 to establish the annual rent, then dividing the annual rent by 52. The Holding Deposit will be required to be paid once your offer is accepted. You will be provided with the rules of when this is to be returned to you or retained by the agent before this payment is made.

Tenant Fees Act 2019 permits certain fees / charges to be made under the following circumstances:

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 variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy - £50.00
When a tenant has requested it, landlords and letting agents can charge to vary, assign or replace a tenancy. Fee charge £50 (including VAT)

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 tenants request.

Company application fee - £100.00
£100 including VAT

Should you require further clarification, please ask us to explain these to you.

We are members of:

The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme - C0008

ARLA/Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme - C0002080

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 Agreement, 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 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). 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 an application form and photographic identification with proof of residence will be required.

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 - In England under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Deposits are limited to the equivalent of 5 weeks rent for new and renewed tenancies (or 6 weeks if the annual rent is £50,000 or more). This is calculated by dividing the annual rent by 52 and multiplying by 5 (or 6 if rent is £50,000 or more) and will be required to be paid at the start of the tenancy. This is subject to referencing.

Holding deposit - In England under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Holding Deposits are limited to the equivalent of one weeks rent. This is paid in order to reserve a property. This is calculated by multiplying the monthly rent by 12 to establish the annual rent, then dividing the annual rent by 52. The Holding Deposit will be required to be paid once your offer is accepted. You will be provided with the rules of when this is to be returned to you or retained by the agent before this payment is made.

Tenant Fees Act 2019 permits certain fees / charges to be made under the following circumstances:

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 variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy - £50.00
When a tenant has requested it, landlords and letting agents can charge to vary, assign or replace a tenancy. Fee charge £50 (including VAT)

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 tenants request.

Company application fee - £100.00
£100 including VAT

Should you require further clarification, please ask us to explain these to you.

We are members of:

The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme - C0008

ARLA/Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme - C0002080

Permitted Payments

No Deposit Option

With the No Deposit Scheme, you will pay a monthly service charge based on the property rental amount. You will still be liable for any damages, and John Shepherd will always try to recover any fair end-of-tenancy claims directly. This is only available on eligible properties labelled as nds and is subject to referencing.

Rent per calendar month & No Deposit Scheme additional amount:

- Rent per calendar month up to £999 will incur an additional payment of £25.00 inc. VAT per month

- Rent per calendar month £1000 and over will incur an additional payment of £35.00 inc. VAT per month

- Rent per calendar month £2000.00+ + 4.5% inc. VAT of the monthly rent

Other Permitted Payments

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

Non-Housing Act Tenancies 1988 (e.g. Company Let Tenancy)

Under new legislation, we are not permitted to charge Administration/Application fees to Tenants unless the tenancy is a Non-Housing Act Tenancy. Therefore, the fees below relate purely to Non-Housing Act Tenancies.

Included within your Application Fee; Tenant referencing checks which include affordability, current/previous landlord checks (if applicable), Credit report checks, Immigration Right To rent in the UK validation including Identification checks & preparation, completion of Tenancy documentation.

- One Tenant: £249.60 Inc. VAT (net £208.00)

- Two Tenants: £398.40 Inc. VAT (net £332.00)

- Three or More Tenants or Company: £510.00 Inc. VAT (net £425.00)

- Guarantor: £234.00 Inc. VAT (net £195.00)

Rental Arrears

- Rent Outstanding for 14 Days or More: 3% Daily Interest Rate (above Bank Of England Base Rate)

- Rent Outstanding for 14 Days or more: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00) per week until rent balance is clear

- Non-Payment of Standing Order or Returned Cheque: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

- Letter or Email sent in respect of Outstanding Rent: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

- Property Visit in respect of Outstanding Rent: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

Matter Escalated to Legal Advisors

- Charge for each Letter sent plus other associated Legal costs: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

Tenancy Renewal

- Tenancy Extension/Renewal: £180.00 inc. VAT (net £150.00)

Miscellaneous

- Change of Tenancy Commencement date prior to the start of the tenancy: £30.00 inc. VAT (net £25.00) (If the Tenancy paperwork has already been prepared by the Agent and distributed)

- Property alterations/variations of the Tenancy Agreement: £99.00 inc. VAT (net £82.50)

- Any other variation, novation or assignment of the Tenancy: £294.00 inc. VAT (net £245.00)

- Tenancy reference provided to any third party: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

Tenant Protection

John Shepherd Lettings are a proud member of Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and we are 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.

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). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information (truncated)

Permitted Payments

No Deposit Option

With the No Deposit Scheme, you will pay a monthly service charge based on the property rental amount. You will still be liable for any damages, and John Shepherd will always try to recover any fair end-of-tenancy claims directly. This is only available on eligible properties labelled as nds and is subject to referencing.

Rent per calendar month & No Deposit Scheme additional amount:

- Rent per calendar month up to £999 will incur an additional payment of £25.00 inc. VAT per month

- Rent per calendar month £1000 and over will incur an additional payment of £35.00 inc. VAT per month

- Rent per calendar month £2000.00+ + 4.5% inc. VAT of the monthly rent

Other Permitted Payments

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

Non-Housing Act Tenancies 1988 (e.g. Company Let Tenancy)

Under new legislation, we are not permitted to charge Administration/Application fees to Tenants unless the tenancy is a Non-Housing Act Tenancy. Therefore, the fees below relate purely to Non-Housing Act Tenancies.

Included within your Application Fee; Tenant referencing checks which include affordability, current/previous landlord checks (if applicable), Credit report checks, Immigration Right To rent in the UK validation including Identification checks & preparation, completion of Tenancy documentation.

- One Tenant: £249.60 Inc. VAT (net £208.00)

- Two Tenants: £398.40 Inc. VAT (net £332.00)

- Three or More Tenants or Company: £510.00 Inc. VAT (net £425.00)

- Guarantor: £234.00 Inc. VAT (net £195.00)

Rental Arrears

- Rent Outstanding for 14 Days or More: 3% Daily Interest Rate (above Bank Of England Base Rate)

- Rent Outstanding for 14 Days or more: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00) per week until rent balance is clear

- Non-Payment of Standing Order or Returned Cheque: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

- Letter or Email sent in respect of Outstanding Rent: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

- Property Visit in respect of Outstanding Rent: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

Matter Escalated to Legal Advisors

- Charge for each Letter sent plus other associated Legal costs: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

Tenancy Renewal

- Tenancy Extension/Renewal: £180.00 inc. VAT (net £150.00)

Miscellaneous

- Change of Tenancy Commencement date prior to the start of the tenancy: £30.00 inc. VAT (net £25.00) (If the Tenancy paperwork has already been prepared by the Agent and distributed)

- Property alterations/variations of the Tenancy Agreement: £99.00 inc. VAT (net £82.50)

- Any other variation, novation or assignment of the Tenancy: £294.00 inc. VAT (net £245.00)

- Tenancy reference provided to any third party: £54.00 inc. VAT (net £45.00)

Tenant Protection

John Shepherd Lettings are a proud member of Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and we are 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.

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). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information (truncated)

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. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Tenant Protection

Hunters Harborne is a member of ARLA Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a

member of TPO, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by

contacting us directly.

Tenancy Information

Client money protection (cmp) provided by RICS:

Ombudsman services provided by prs:

Rules for how fees will be charged for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are different to how fees will be charged for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (nha). All our fees and charges are shown including VAT.

Housing act tenancies (AST)

Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent

Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50

Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent

Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50

Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees

Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000

Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment

Late, unpaid, returned rent payments 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily

Lost keys Any cost for the replacement of keys, fobs, security devices or associated items

non-housing act tenancies (nha)

Pre Tenancy Application Charge (ptac) Equivalent of one weeks rent or £600. If you withdraw from the tenancy: Private tenancies - minimum of £300 per person. Company tenancies - minimum of £600

Tenancy paperwork £360

Company reference checks £120 per reference

Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks

Check-in and/or out From £120 to £620 approx. Check your tenancy agreement to confirm who is responsible for paying this charge

Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation

Last minute cancellation of pre-arranged visits £60 per visit and any contractor invoice

Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory

Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment

Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily

Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100

Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference

Changing tenancy documents once signed £180

Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees

Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000

Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment

New assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) tenant fees

Holding Deposit: 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, 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 £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract £50 (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)

Change of Sharer £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. (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 of new legal documents.

Early Termination: 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.

Client Money Protection (cmp): ARLA Propertymark
Redress scheme: The Property Ombudsman

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. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Tenant Protection

Hunters Harborne is a member of ARLA Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a

member of TPO, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by

contacting us directly.

Typical Tenant Charges

All Charges in line with Tenant Fees Act 2019

Novation of a Contract/Change of Sharer - £200 + VAT (£240 inc. VAT)
Additional Tenant to a HMO Contract - £50 + VAT (£60 inc. VAT)
Relet Fees - £400 + VAT (£480 inc. VAT)
Holding Deposit - Maximum 1 Weeks Rent
Tenancy Deposit - Maximum 5 Weeks Rent
Loss of Keys - Cost for recovery only, based on the price of the key.
Late Rent Charges - The Tenant shall pay interest at the rate of 3% above The Bank of England’s base rate on any rent lawfully due that is paid more than 14 days after the date on which it became due. The interest will be payable from the date the rent should have been paid until the date the rent is actually paid.