Do I need permission before I rent out my home?
If you have a mortgage, you will require consent from your mortgage lender.
If the property is freehold and you are not the freeholder, you will require their consent before the letting process can begin.
Energy Performance Certificate
Legislation now requires all properties for sale or to let, to have a valid EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) in place.
More information on Energy Performance Certificates
Inventory and check-in report
An inventory and check-in report will be carried out by an independent inventory clerk, and organised before a tenant
moves in.
It is recommended that a check-out report is organised upon the tenant moving out.
In the event of a dispute once the tenant has moved out, it will help clarify the condition of the property
when returning the deposit.
The landlord will not be able to claim from the deposit without an Inventory.
Letting Fees
Arron James Karis’s property management fee will be charged as a percentage of the rental price + VAT and is payable
upon the tenant signing the tenancy agreement.
Please contact us or visit our Services for landlord's page
for an outline on the services which we provide and the corresponding fee.
How much is the tenant’s deposit and what happens to it?
The deposit can vary, however, the minimum amount is 1 month’s rent and it is payable in cleared funds before signing
the tenancy agreement. The deposit must then be registered with a tenancy deposit protection scheme within 14 days.
What is the tenancy deposit scheme?
Arron James Karis will collect a deposit at the beginning of all tenancies, which will be held in the event of breakages
or damage to the property.
We use two deposit schemes; the mydeposits scheme or the depositprotection scheme.
Download our Tenancy Deposit newsletter for further
information.
How long should I let the property out for?
Tenancy lengths can vary significantly, but must be for a minimum of six months.
Who is responsible for repairs?
In accordance with The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, section 11 (as amended by section 116 of the Housing Act 1988),
the landlord must keep the structure and exterior of the property in good condition, along with water, gas, electricity
and sanitation installations, it is also their responsibility to keep installations for space and water heating in working order.
Depending on what service you opt for, depends on who arranges repairs. Arron James Karis will arrange repairs and
maintenance up to a limit of £200 for fully managed properties.
If you decide to opt for rent collection or tenant find, then you as the landlord will be responsible for arranging
the repairs.
How do you select a tenant to move into my property?
When an applicant approaches us to rent a property, we carry out a basic interview asking them about their
income and number of people wishing to reside at the property.
We will then contact you and advise you of this information and ask you if you are happy for us to put them
through referencing.
If you provide us with the go ahead, we will submit them for a comprehensive reference check.
Once the applicant is through referencing, we will then inform you of the decision and we will be more than happy
to provide you with a copy of the report.