Tenants Info

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We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout Plymouth and the surrounding areas. Please click on 'Properties' above to view a shortlist, although our stock changes daily and you should contact us for current availability or to register your requirements. Please note that for your safety and peace of mind -

 •  All of our managed properties are CORGI gas safety certificated, and inspected for electrical safety, and furniture fire safety

 •  Tenancy deposits (bonds) are held in a designated Client Account in accordance with current RICS code of practice. Deposits taken after 06/04/07 will be treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection regulations.

You can use the menu bar above to find other related information.

Guide for Tenants

Finding a property
Plymouth
The first step is to contact us to provide brief details about yourself and about the accommodation 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 the nicer properties are viewed and reserved quickly. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months. We regret that we cannot assist DSS claimants.

Other Areas
If you are looking for a property to rent outside of our area, please go to our UK Network page.

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

Reserving the property
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit', usually equivalent to one week's rent. Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead, this will be deducted from the monies due before you move in. If the landlord declines to grant the tenancy, it will be refunded. However the deposit will be forfeit if you decide not to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to provide complete and accurate information in your application.

References
As a minimum we will require satisfactory references from your employer (or college), 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. We may use the services of an independent referencing company to obtain and evaluate these references.

Rents
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and payable monthly in advance. The tenant is usually also responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity and Telephone costs. All rents are payable by bank standing order to our company bank account.

Deposit
A security deposit of a minimum of one month's rental will normally be required. This deposit will be treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Regulations, and you will be informed of which protection scheme is utilised. The deposit is held 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 £60 per applicant to cover administration and referencing costs, a proportion of which is refunded if the tenancy does not proceed.


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Insurance - for Tenants

PROTECT YOUR POSSESIONS

As introducers for Rentshield Direct we are able to provide further information on a variety of insurance products to suit all of your needs.

CONTENTS INSURANCE - As a tenant, not only are you responsible for protecting your own contents but you are also liable for any damage you cause to the landlord's building and contents. This policy allows you to cover both thus protecting your deposit.

Key benefits

Content cover - Can cover from as little as £7,500. This can be increased.

Accidental loss or damage up to £2,500 - to the landlord's buildings and contents for which you are leally liable as a tenant.

Occupier's legal liability - Up to £2 million for liability arising from loss or damage to property and £10 million in respect of death or injury to, or illness of your domestic employees for death,injury or illness arising directly out of and in the course of their employment to you.

Monthly premium payment - option available (subject to acceptance - service charge applies).

The following cover applies

For any valuable - £1000.

For any one claim valuable - £1500.

For money - £250..

For any one pedal cycle - £250.

For frozen food loss - £200.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR ADVISE INCLUDING A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, PLEASE CALL RENT SHIELD DIRECT ON 0845 070 2434. ALTERNATIVELY, PLEASE VISIT THE RENTSHIELD DIRECT WEBSITE USING THIS LINK.