Tenant's Guide to Services & Fees

Permitted Charges in accordance with the Tenant Fee Act 2019

Under the terms of the Tenant Fee Act if you enter into an ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY, payments which may apply:
First month’s rent in advance
Tenancy Deposit 5 or 6 weeks depending upon the rental amount
Holding Deposit maximum one week’s rent
Early termination when requested by the tenant a charge not exceeding the financial loss experienced by the landlord
Utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax  
Default charge for late payment of rent limited to interest charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate, when rent is more than 14 days late
Default charge for replacement of lost key or security device equivalent to cost incurred
Changing the tenancy documents after the commencement of the tenancy (at tenants request) £50 inc. VAT £41.67 excl. VAT
 
You will be charged the following fees if the annual rent exceeds £100,000 or the property is occupied by a Company or the property is not used as a main or primary home
  Cost (inclusive of VAT) Net (exclusive of VAT)
Check-Out Fee checking the property and reviewing inventory minimum of £135 minimum of £112.50
Tenancy Agreement and Setup drafting and execution of document if supplied by us £240 £200
Company Referencing Fee inc verification of details, credit check and Companies House check £75 £62.50
Individual Reference Fee (per person) £75 £62.50
Extension Agreements Fee negotiating and drafting extension to the fixed term £125 £104.17
Damage Fee checking replacement item with inventory and arranging for damage to be rectified on conclusion of tenancy £90 £75
Change of Sharer £240 £200
Arrears Fee £30 £25
Overpaid Rent Fee £30 £25
Pet Licence £75 £62.50
If there are any guarantors for the tenancy:    
Guarantor Referencing Fee inc verification of details, credit check, employer and accountant reference (if available) £75 per guarantor £62.50 per guarantor

Please note: The Initial Monies will be confirmed and must be paid by debit card or bank transfer.
WE DO NOT HAVE THE FACILITIES TO ACCEPT CASH
Sterling International trading as Sterling International Real Estate LTD,
Registered Office 2 Old Bath Road, Newbury,
Berkshire, England, RG14 1QL.
Registered in England Number 10237846

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