1. Terms
All information given will be treated as strictly confidential. This application is not a contract, nor may it be construed as consent to occupy. Several applications may be considered for the same property and the Landlord reserves the right to consider any or none of the applicants. Due to the nature of the information supplied, an explanation may not be given if a tenancy is not approved. This application is subject to Ground 17 of the Housing Act 1996.
2. Property Availability
Every effort will be made to commence your tenancy on the start date agreed on application. However, in very rare situations due to circumstances beyond our control, it may be necessary to change the start date or even cancel the proposed tenancy if the property becomes unavailable to you. We stress that this is extremely rare and every effort is made to prevent such situations from occurring.
3. Tenancy Agreement
A sample tenancy agreement can be supplied to you during the application process to ensure legal advice can be sought if required.
4. Signing Tenancy Agreement
All persons making an application for tenancy, as well as guarantors, must be available to sign the tenancy agreement prior to commencement of the tenancy. In the case of joint tenancies, tenants are signing as jointly and severally liable. Guarantors are liable for all obligations not just rent.
5. Rent Payment
In addition to the deposit, you will need to have paid your first month’s rent in cleared funds before you commence your tenancy, this can be paid in multiple ways which will be communicated to you. If requested, a Direct Debit can be setup or a standing order form can be supplied to you on the day you sign your tenancy or collect your keys for your future monthly rent payments in advance, however your first months rent will be due on or before the start of your tenancy. It is your responsibility to ensure that the rent credits your Landlord’s account on the day it is due.
6. Deposit
One months’ rent deposit is payable on or before signing of the tenancy agreement and will be protected by The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) of The Pavilions, Bridgewater Road, Bristol, BS99 6AA. No interest is payable on deposits. No Tenant may use the deposit towards the payment of rent in full or in part at any time during or at the end of the tenancy. The damage deposit is returnable at the end of the Tenancy subject to compliance with all terms and conditions of the Tenancy Agreement.
7. Pets
If consent is given for pets at the property, either at the start or during the tenancy, you must have the property professionally cleaned at the end of the tenancy, as well as professional cleaning of all carpets. You will be responsible for any damage caused by the pet such as clawing of carpets, scratching on doors, damage to decor, soiling on carpets which cannot be removed by cleaning and damage to gardens. Please note this is not an exhaustive list and expressed permission must be sort before or during your tenancy to keep pets within the property.
8. Property Misdescriptions Act
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information you may have been given about the property for which you are making an application is correct. If there are any items which you are not sure about you must ask. You are invited to see and comment upon a copy of the inventory at the point of sign up.
9. Utilities and Services
It is your responsibility as the Tenant to arrange for the transfer/setting up of the accounts and paying for council tax, water, gas, electricity, telephone, television, Sky etc. The Landlord is not responsible for supplying a working telephone line or television aerial. Consent from the Landlord is required to install Sky/Cable – if given, you are responsible for rectifying any damage that may be caused by the installation if requested by the Landlord.
10. Gardens
It is the Tenant's responsibility to ensure the gardens and grounds are maintained at all times to a standard acceptable to the Landlord. If the Landlord has the need to instruct a contractor to maintain the grounds or garden due to the Tenant's neglect, the cost will be borne by the Tenant.
11. Inspections
During the tenancy, the Landlord may need to contact you to arrange an inspection visit at your property.
12. Tenant Insurance
The Landlord’s insurance policy does not cover Tenant’s possessions; therefore, we strongly advise that you insure your belongings with a reputable insurer.
13. Ongoing Management
The Tenant and Landlord relationship regarding, generic updates, reporting of repairs, and rent statements (this list is not exhaustive) will be managed predominantly through Arthur Online, an online and mobile application. The Tenant accepts they will actively maintain this throughout their tenancy, unless the Landlord is inform otherwise.