Landlord Lettings Guide

IMPORTANT
CONSIDERATIONS
safety items, such as smoke detectors
and CO2 monitors. Ideally this
should be prepared within 24 hours
of the tenancy starting.
Tenancy Deposit Protection
At the outset of each tenancy we
will collect a deposit from the
tenant. The amount of the deposit
is usually equivalent to one
calendar months rent (this can be
higher should the landlord feel it
warranted).
Since April 2007, in line with The
Housing Act 2004, all deposits
collected under an Assured Shorthold
Tenancy (or renewal thereof)
must be protected in one of the
Governments authorised tenancy
deposit schemes (details later in
the brochure).
Inventory
It is essential to have an inventory
prepared prior to the start of each
tenancy. Not only is this used to
record the condition of the property
it is a useful last check of
Security Deposits
As mentioned we will collect a deposit
from the tenants at the outset
of the tenancy. This will act as a
security deposit that can be set
against any damage the tenant
causes to the property or any arrears
they build up during the lease
period.
We are members of the Deposit
Protection Service, which is
administered by:
The DPS
The Pavillions, Bridgwater Road,
Bristol, BS13 8AE
Tel: 0330 303 0030
Email:
contactus@depositproptection.com
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