Tenants

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Come and see us at our office in St Helens Street or call us on 01473 288001. Our trained staff will take the time to listen to you and ensure you get the right property, in the right location and at the right price.

Concerned about all the do’s and don’ts of letting, we will take you through all the aspects: from referencing and move in, to check out/end of tenancy procedures. Our main aim is to ensure you enjoy your time in your new home.

• Our BELVOIR! Website – full colour property details on line. Click on Property Listing above to view available homes
  
• We will contact prospective tenants on our Mailing List so register today
  Click here if you are a tenant and you wish to make an enquiry
  
• Viewings are accompanied by a trained member of staff, at times convenient to you
  
• Tenancy agreements are written in plain English and are easy to understand
  
• Easy referencing and credit checks
  
• Rent paid monthly in advance and all deposits are held in an independent client account
  
• A detailed written inventory is given at the start of a tenancy
  
• Regular inspections of the property
  
• Very competitive Personal Contents Insurance available for peace of mind
  
• ‘We manage the relationship between the tenant and the landlord

Viewing
If we hold the keys viewings can usually be arranged at short notice, during the day, early evenings or on Saturdays. Otherwise we will liaise with the landlord or existing tenant to find a convenient time. If you see a property which interests you please call us immediately as some properties go very quickly.

Tenancy Application
Having selected a property, you will need to complete a written Tenancy Application Form and offer to rent. There is an admin fee payable with the submission of applications, which holds the property for you pending references. At this time any details or requirements can be agreed, including occupancy date, duration of the letting, etc.

References
We will take references on behalf of the landlord. Normally, this will include your employer, any former landlord and a character reference. In addition, a search of the adverse credit register and a search of the electoral roll register will be carried out.

In some circumstances where a person feels they may not pass the references for reasons such as adverse credit history, a guarantor can be used, or the rent may be paid in advance. Always ask us if you are worried, as there is usually a way around such situations, and it`s easiest if mentioned at the start.

Rent
Rents are quoted on a calendar monthly basis. Rents are paid, monthly in advance, by standing order to the Belvoir Client account. The first months rent is normally paid, in cleared funds, on the day that you sign the tenancy agreement. We always hold an additional month’s deposit as security against dilapidations.

Deposit
A deposit equivalent to one month’s rent is taken to cover any breakages, dilapidations or deductions due. The deposit is usually held by DPS until the end of the tenancy, and is returned within 14 days of the tenancy ending provided there are no damages etc.

Inspections
We visit your property every three months to ensure that it is being properly cared for and a report is then sent to the landlord. The first visit is booked after the first month, and then on a three monthly basis thereafter.

Insurances
Most home insurance policies do not provide adequate cover for damage to landlord’s contents, which could result in loss of deposit or more. Our special policy removes this worry and provides all the cover you would expect from a high quality contents policy along with extra protection and as of the largest specialist lettings agent in the UK, Belvoir! has negotiated excellent rates.