Tenants

Tenant Information

We are here to assist you in the process of renting a property.
We have outlined certain key arrears with some pertinent information to assist you in the process.
Client Money Protection by UKALA.
Redress Scheme provided by ‘Property Ombudsman Scheme’

Viewing

Once you have identified prospective properties we will arrange viewings that are convenient with all parties and have no issues with out of normal business hours and weekends. Once you have viewed a property our staff can answer any questions you have and advise as required.

Application

Having chosen the property for you, you will be given an application form to apply for the property as well as a general list of what you need to provide to ourselves.
We may ask for addition information at any time throughout the process.
When applying you will be asked for a fee of equivalent to one weeks rental which is a holding/referencing fee to secure the property subject to contract. We will then carry out referencing and any further checks we deem necessary.
The holding/ referencing fee is deducted from monies owed.

Refferencing

Harlequin will carry out in house referencing and further checks on prospective tenants.

Contacts

The tenancy agreement will form the contract between parties.

Deposit / Bond

Bond equivalent to 5 weeks rental.
To secure the property a deposit of equivalent to one weeks rental, which is paid toward the final amount of monies owed. This includes referencing for all prospective Tenants & Guarantors (where necessary).

Rent

Rents are usually quoted per calendar month (p.c.m).
Also you will be responsible for all utility bills unless you have a written agreement to state otherwise.
The first month’s rental will be due prior to your tenancy and then due monthly in advance by standing order.
Interest on late rent will be charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate from date owed to date paid.
If a Tenant is unable to fulfil their tenancy Harlequin will attempt to re-let their property for £350.00 + VAT. Once the property has been let there would be a further charge of 20% + VAT of the achieved rental + £42.00 contract fee. Please contact Harlequin to discuss.