Information For Tenants

We let, rent and manage furnished and unfurnished properties throughout the Calderdale area. Please click HERE to view the properties we currently have available.

Please note -

• All of our properties hold a CORGI gas safety certificate, an energy performance certificate and all furniture complies with fire safety.
  
• Deposits (bonds) are held by the Deposit Protection Service, visit www.depositprotection.com for details of the scheme.

Guide for Tenants

Finding a property

The first step is to contact us to provide brief details about yourself and about the accomodation you require. We then search our database for suitable properties for you to view. If not urgent, we log your details so that we can contact you as suitable properties become available. It is wise to start looking about a month before you wish to move, as properties are viewed and reserved quickly. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.

Viewings

Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including evenings and weekends. You will be accompanied by a member of staff who can give advice and answer any questions you may have.

Applying for the property

Once you have decided on a property you will need to complete a tenant application form for each tenant which can be downloaded from this site. Click HERE to download the Application Form.

References

As a minimum we require satisfactory references from your employer, and a previous or current landlord. We may also require a personal reference, and sometimes a guarantor. In addition a credit check will be undertaken.

Rents

Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and payable monthly in advance usually on the first of the month. The tenant is usually also responsible for council tax, water rates, gas, electricity, TV licence and telephone bills if applicable. All rents are payable by standing order to our bank account.

Deposit

A deposit of a minimum of one month's rental must be paid. This is held by the DPS to cover damage, breakages, and any other liabilities under the terms of your tenancy agreement. Please note that under no circumstances can the deposit be used by the tenant to cover rent.

Fees

We charge a non refundable fee of £15 per applicant to cover credit check costs. If you are successful with your application and you take a property a single processing fee of £75 is payable to help cover our costs, but only payable if you are successful and move into a property with us.

Repairs

We have a designated repairs coordinator to ensure repairs and maintenance are carried out promptly. We understand that one of the main complaints tenants have against landlords is disrepair. As an agent we will act to ensure repairs are done within a reasonable time period, keeping you updated at all times.

Insurance for Tenants

As non regulated introducers for HomeLet we are able to offer a variety of insurance policies for both landlords and tenants, including the following -

Contents

We recommend you have contents insurance to not only protect your belongings but also your deposit. If you have an accident which causes damage to the landlord’s carpet, for example, contents insurance including accidental damage will enable you to claim for damage and protect any claim on your deposit . Further details are available on request.