SPECIMEN TENANCY AGREEMENT 08/09
FOR LETTING FURNISHED PREMISES AT:
--------------------------------------------- (‘the Property’)
DATED
THE LANDLORDS ARE:
Barnfield & White
(Paul White / Jim Barnfield)
ADDRESS:
c/o TRADE UP Ltd,
Units 1 & 2, Green Lane Trading Estate,
Tewkesbury,
Glos
GL20 8HD
CONTACT DETAILS:
Office: 01684 850809
Email: info@accom4rent.com
Website: www.accom4rent.com
Mobiles: 07836 767058, 07785 287654
The Landlord (shown on page 1) agrees to let the room known as ……. at the property (shown on page 1) to the Tenant for the term together with the use of the common parts of the property and services thereto for the period
FROM Monday 1st September '08
TO Sunday 28th June '09 ( = 43 weeks ) (‘the Term’)
to the following named Tenant who is liable to pay that part of the rent written next to that person's name: ( PLEASE WRITE FULL NAME, HOME ADDRESS AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBER AND DATE OF BIRTH )
1.
Name............................................................................................................Date of Birth………………..
Address.........................................................................................................................................................
Contact number..................................................................................liable for the rent of £ --- per week.
These address details will be considered the tenants permanent place of contact and any notices sent to the tenant at this address will be deemed as served.
1. The Tenant(s) agrees:
1.1 to pay the rent in advance ;
EITHER
1.1a Three payments to coincide with the student loans
1st Payment 6/10/08 15wks x £-- = £---- (1/9/08 to 14/12/08)
2nd Payment 12/1/09 14wks x £-- = £---- (15/12/08 to 22/3/09)
3rd Payment 27/4/09 14wks x £-- = £---- (23/3/09 to 28/6/09)
= 43 weeks x £--. = £----.
(Payment by cheque payable to Barnfield and White and posted to the address on page 1 to arrive in good time on or before the due date.)
OR
1.1b Monthly standing direct to our bank account ( details on request ) of ten equal payments of £------ on the1st of the month, every month, starting September 1st ‘08 up to and including 1st June ‘09.
= 10 x £------ = £-----
PLEASE DELETE PAYMENT METHOD AS APPROPRIATE.
1.2 to pay a £300 deposit prior to taking up the Tenancy.
The property, fittings and contents will be in a clean and undamaged condition at the start of the Tenancy and should be returned at the end of the Tenancy in a similar condition taking into account fair wear and tear. The deposit will be returned less deductions (if any) for the costs of cleaning, repair to the fabric of the building and replacement of Landlords fixtures and fittings or any other breach of the agreement( including non payment of rent).
Please note the repayment of deposits will be delayed if keys are not returned and there are remedial costs still to be quantified.
Please note there will be £30 deduction to cover administration costs in ending the tenancy in any case.
Deposits will be covered by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, a Government approved insurance based scheme sponsored by The National Landlord Association, administered by Hamilton Fraser Insurance Group.
For further information see www.mydeposits.co.uk or our website www.accom4rent.com
An inventory will be checked and signed by both the tenant and Landlord at the start and end of the Tenancy.
1.3a to pay the rent to the Landlord at the times and in the manner specified.
In the event of non payment to pay an additional fixed sum of £10 per week or any part of the week during which such weekly rental or any part thereof remains unpaid, unless previously agreed with the landlord in writing, plus a fixed administration charge of £15.00 for each cheque issued by the Tenant which is dishonoured or not cleared on first presentation.
1.3b to provide a Guarantor to cover any arrears and additional obligations arising from this Agreement that the deposit is insufficient to cover.
A Guarantor form is attached and forms part of this Agreement.
1.4 Gas, electricity, internet broadband subscription, and water charges are included in the rent.
Please note gas consumption is included up to ------ units and electricity consumption is included up to ----- units for this property for the 43 week term.
This represents the average consumption rounded up for this property over a 12 month period from data accumulated over different tenant groups over several years. (The term of the tenancy agreement is of course approximately 25% less than a full year allowing plenty of slack.)
If total consumption for the term exceeds this amount, the excess may be charged to the tenants on an equal share basis.
Meters will be read at the start and end of the tenancy and noted in the inventory.
1.5 to report all necessary repairs and maintenance to the Landlord and to inform the Landlord of such repairs / maintenance if they have not been carried out within an agreed period of time. Damage caused by neglect that could have been avoided by advising the Landlord promptly of the problem may be charged to the tenant.
To avoid any misunderstanding, tenants should promptly email the report of any problems to repairs@accom4rent.com .
1.6 not to misuse the electrical and mechanical appliances in the Property and not to leave any such appliances unattended whilst in use.
1.7 to keep the outside areas tidy and weed free and not to allow rubbish to accumulate which may attract vermin or otherwise cause a health hazard.
1.8. not to allow baths, basins, sinks or storage cisterns to overflow.
1.9 to keep all gullies, waste pipes and drains free from obstruction.
1.10 to keep the Property interior, furniture, furnishings and walls in a clean condition.
1.11 to keep the halls and stairways clear of obstruction.
1.12 not to keep or encourage any pet onto the Property.
1.13 not to store petrol, paraffin or other dangerous material at the property or to use any calor gas stoves, naked flames or candles which may constitute a fire hazard or to carry out maintenance on any vehicle in the Property.
1.14 not to sublet or assign the whole or any part of the Property.
1.15 not to allow guests to stay for more than two nights out of seven.
1.16 not to use the Property or allow others to use the Property to carry out activities which are dangerous, offensive, noisome or illegal (or are perceived to be so by the Landlord, other tenants or the owner occupier of any neighbouring property).
1.17 not to make loud noise particularly 2300 and 0800 hours.
1.18 to return possession of the Property to the Landlord at the end of the Tenancy leaving it in the state in which this agreement requires the Tenant to keep it.
1.19 to permit the Landlord or their Agent to enter the Property after giving appropriate notice, or without notice in an emergency.
1.20 not to smoke or allow smoking in any part of the inside of the Property. It is now illegal to do so.
1.21 not to do or permit to be done anything which may render any increased or extra premium payable for any insurance of the Property or which may void or avoidable any policy of such insurance.
1.22 not to cause a nuisance or annoyance to the Landlord or any resident in any neighbouring or adjoining Property.
1.23 not to display or permit to be displayed on or in the Property any advertisement, notice, bills or name plate.
1.24 not to remove any portable items from the Property.
1.25 Obtain and maintain a current Television Licence in respect of any television used in the premises.
1.26 not use the cellar and attic spaces for any reason other than emergency access to the utility meters and fuse boards.
1.27 to update the landlord on any change of address or contact details.
1.28 in the event that the Tenant having signed this agreement decides not to proceed or vacates earlier than the Term date, to provide details to the Landlord of a replacement Tenant for the remainder of the Term.
1.29 to return all keys to the Landlord on vacating the premises at the end of the tenancy. It will be assumed that rooms are still occupied if keys are not returned and rent may be charged accordingly.
2 The Landlord / Owner agrees:
2.1 so long as the Tenant does not contravene any term of this Agreement, to allow the Tenant to possess and use the Property without interference.
2.2 to maintain and keep in good and substantial repair and condition the structure of the Property and the premises thereto.
2.3 to insure the Property against damage or destruction by the Insured Risks to the extent that such insurance may ordinarily be arranged for properties such as the premises and subject to such excesses, exclusions or limitations as the insurers may require to keep the Property fully insured against loss and damage.
2.4 when the lease period ends, to repay the deposit to the Tenant without interest after deducting all sums due to the Landlord/Owner under the terms of this Agreement.
2.5 that the rent may not be increased during the term fixed by this agreement.
3 The Parties (Tenants, Landlord/Owners) agree:
3.1 that, with the exception of the room rent which is apportioned so that each Tenant is only liable for their agreed rent, all of the Tenants obligations in the lease are on a joint and several basis so that the full extent of any claim in respect of any breach can be enforced against all of the Tenants jointly as well as each of them individually.
Each Tenant is exclusively liable for the condition of their own room. Tenants responsibilities in the general areas are on a joint and several basis.
Any damage caused to the property by non tenants or third parties, other than the landlord or his agent, may be charged to the tenant or tenants depending upon the nature and area of such damage.
3.2a that on signing this Agreement all of the Tenants were registered full time students. It is understood that should Tenants become part time or cease to be students then the Property could become liable for Council Tax for which all Tenants would be jointly responsible.
3.2b that it is the tenants responsibility to obtain council tax exemption certificates from the local authority properly authenticated by their place of study and to forward copies to the landlord.
Tenants will be held liable for any council tax or recovery fees incurred as a result of failing to do this.
3.3 that any of the Tenants wishing to vacate the property (whether before or after the commencement date of the Term) must advise the Landlord in writing giving FOUR weeks written notice, but will only be released from their obligations under this Agreement from the date that a suitable replacement Tenant approved by the Landlord signs a tenancy agreement for the remainder of the Term.
3.4 that if the Tenant ceases to pursue a course of full time study at a recognised educational establishment then the Landlord may at anytime afterwards give notice to the Tenant to terminate the Tenancy by giving FOUR WEEKS NOTICE in writing. Termination of this Agreement under these circumstances does not relieve the Tenant from any liability for preceding breaches of his obligations under this Agreement
3.5 that Tenancy may be determined forthwith in the event of the Tenant breaching this Agreement and the Landlord shall be entitled to reenter the premises by giving written notice to the Tenant. Termination of this Agreement under these circumstances does not relieve the Tenant for preceding breaches of his obligations under this Agreement
3.6 in the event that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 above and the Landlord is unable to find a suitable replacement tenant and approved by the Landlord he shall be entitled to liquidated damages from the Tenant equivalent to rent due on a daily basis for any or all of the residue of the term.
3.7 in the event that there is more than one Tenant, the Tenants are jointly responsible to make good all financial loss and costs incurred by the Landlord
as a result of any breach of term or condition of this Agreement save for that relating to the individual room.
3.8 that in the event goods owned by the Tenant are left on the property after this Agreement has been terminated, the Tenant appoints the Landlord as his/her agent to dispose of the goods. The Landlord shall notify the Tenant of the same. The Landlord shall hold the net proceeds after deduction of costs for a further 28 days from the date of disposal and at expiry the Tenant shall be deemed to consent to the Landlord retaining the same.
3.9 It is agreed that service of any notice required to be served by this Agreement is deemed effective by service in accordance with the provisions of s196 Law of Property Act 1925.
3.10 No verbal discussion of any of the terms of this Agreement overrides or implies any variation of the written terms of the Agreement unless confirmed in writing by both parties.
SIGNED BY THE LANDLORD ................................................................ DATE ......................
SIGNED BY THE TENANT
NAME............................................. SIGNATURE.......................................... DATE……………..
Please note a Guarantor form is attached and forms part of this Agreement.
** TENANTS AND GUARANTORS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE OR SEE THE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT AS TO YOUR OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE SIGNING.
YOU ARE ALSO ADVISED TO SIGN OR INITIAL EACH PAGE OF THE AGREEMENT OR TAKE A PHOTOCOPY BEFORE RETURNING IT.**