TENANTS
Renting a property can be a daunting prospect, but Geo Hallam & Sons endeavour to make the process as simple as possible. Once you have viewed a property, you will need to complete an application form which you can download at the bottom of this page.
Rental & Deposit
Before you sign the Tenancy Agreement, you will need to pay a deposit, a minimum of one month’s rent in advance. We will hold the deposit until the end of the tenancy, through a recognised Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Rent is payable on the first day of each calendar month and to ensure that this is paid on time, we ask you to set up a standing order with your Bank. You will be responsible for paying all utility bills. (ie , Council Tax, Gas, Electricity, Water and Broadband) You will also need to ensure that you have a valid television licence for the property.
Insurance
Whilst the Landlord of the property insures the building and any contents that are provided, it is important that you insure your own contents and also obtain accidental damage cover for any damage that may occur during the tenancy.
Repairs & Maintenance
As a tenant, you will be expected to act in a responsible manner by keeping the property clean and maintaining the garden. We carry out regular inspections of the property, so that we can ascertain if the property is being maintained to an acceptable standard and if any repairs are needed. We would ask that you contact us immediately if you have any problems at the property, we will then discuss the matter with the Landlord and take instructions.
End of the Tenancy
If you wish to leave the property, you must give two month’s written notice of your intention to leave which must always terminate on the last day of the month. We will arrange a Final Inspection of the property to ensure that it is handed back in an acceptable condition and once this has been done we will arrange to refund your deposit.
