C & D Property Services houses to rent in Cumbria and Residential lettings in South West Scotland.

Tenant Information

Notes for prospective tenants in relation to properties offered to let by C & D Property Services, as letting agents

• All rents quoted are per calendar month payable monthly in advance.
  

• In most cases a deposit equivalent to one months rent will be taken at the beginning of the tenancy. All deposit for tenancy agreements are required by law to be held in a Protected Scheme.
  

• The rent quoted excludes all outgoings unless stated, water, sewage charges, gas electric and council tax are payable in addition.
  

• Pets are not permitted to be kept upon the premises without written consent. Where consent is given an additional deposit maybe required.
  

• An application form is required to be completed in order for us to take up the necessary references required by the Landlord. These references are taken up at a charge of £50 which is payable by the tenant prior to the references being taken.

• Prospective tenants receiving housing benefit may not always be considered for certain properties offered through C & D Property Services. This can be confirmed prior to submitting an application form.

• Unless otherwise stated properties are let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 for a minimum term of six months in England. Properties in Scotland are let on a Short Assured Tenancy under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 again for a minimum of six months.

To process your reference efficiently we require the following:

If employed:

• A letter from your employers human resources department confirming your employment details

and / or


• Your two most recent pay slips

If D.S.S.:

• A "Verification of Rent" form which is available from the appropriate Council

If self-employed:

• Your last three years accounts

or


• Accountants/Auditors details

In all cases:

• 3 years utility bills (one bill from each year)

• A copy of your driving licence
  

Procedure following acceptance of applications

Acceptance by C & D Property Services of an application for a particular property does not imply or give any warranty that you will be successful. You are strongly advised not to make any arrangements regarding the tenancy until:-

• You have provided the required information to enable us to take up references and made a payment of £50 to cover the cost of taking up references.

• Suitable references have been received.

• You have received confirmation from C & D Property Services that the proposed letting of a particular property is accepted.
  

• You have sufficient funds to pay one months rent in advance and the security deposit against the property (which is normally a minimum of one months rent). This security deposit is returnable at the end of the tenancy provided the rent is paid in full and following a satisfactory inspection of the property by the owners or ourselves as managing agents.
  

• Whilst payment by cheque is acceptable, funds must be cleared through our client account before the tenancy commences and you can move into the property. We recommend you allow at least 7 working days alternatively make arrangements to pay in cash.
  

• All future rental payments are per calendar month in advance (unless otherwise confirmed in writing) due on or before the rental day. Arrangements can be made to pay directly by either direct debit or standing order. Your tenancy may be at risk if for any reason payments are not received on or before the date the rental falls due.
  

• You will be notified in writing whether C & D Property Services will be managing the property or whether this will be undertaken directly by your Landlord. In the latter case all queries and service or notices to quit should be directed to your Landlord at the address given.

If you are considering renting a property and require advice or further information
please contact, Tracey Turnbull   our letting negotiator on 01228 792299
or visit us at 17/19 High Street, Longtown, Carlisle.