Laughton Road & Ramsden Road

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

To apply for a property through ourselves you must complete an application form and provide the following:
Photo ID / Birth certificate (plus Right to Rent share code if applicable)
Last 3 months of wage slips (or other proof of income such as Universal Credit or Tax Return)
Last 3 months UK bank statements
Proof of National Insurance Number
You must also have an email address and mobile number.
A full credit check, employment and landlord reference check will be done on every applicant.
These documents will be required by any reputable agent and are to ensure we comply with the
government Right to Rent Scheme. Additional information may be requested throughout the vetting process.
Guarantors will need to provide all the same documentation as tenancy applicants plus proof of home ownership.

DEPOSIT

Kembles Estates will always require a security deposit (bond) for all our properties. The bond will be the equivalent of 5 weeks' rent, it may be reduced for rooms or studios.
All bonds are lodged with the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) which is a custodial scheme.

UTILITY BILLS

*No utility bills are included with the rent in this property. The tenant will be liable for any bills incurred during the tenancy.

RENT

All rents are paid in advance, either weekly or monthly dependent on contract, by standing order.

PETS

Whilst the landlord does not discriminate against pets, any pet must be declared upon application and is subject to written application and authorisation on a case-by-case basis. A decision will be made by the landlord considering the type of property and exterior space and occupancy numbers as well as suitability for the type of pet.
During a tenancy if you wish to request having a pet, this must be done so in writing and written permission must be given by the landlord.

PARTICULARS

These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective tenants. Neither Kembles Estates limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

MEASUREMENTS

These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Kembles Estates are members of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme covering Residential Sales, Residential Lettings, Commercial Sales & Commercial Lettings. Kembles Estates are covered by Client Money Protect, our membership number is CMP004012. All membership documents are easily checked via the appropriate authorities web site or visiting our offices to view the certificates.

HOUSING BENEFITS AND INCOME

We do not discriminate against Housing Benefit, Universal Credit or PIP tenants in any way. However, we expect rental payments to be made each month irrespective of whether you receive your benefits or not.
The overall income must meet affordability criteria regardless of income source.
Special cases may be considered.
A Homeowner guarantor may be required for any applicant who does not pass the referencing requirements.

PERMITTED PAYMENTS

The Tenant Fees Act 2019, which takes effect on 1st June 2019, allows permitted payments that we may charge Tenants. The Secretary of State can amend the list at any time however currently the list is:
Rent
A refundable Holding Deposit: max 1 weeks’ rent.
A refundable Tenancy Deposit: max 5 weeks’ rent.
Default Payments: We may require a tenant to make a payment for a default.
Changing a tenancy: When a tenant has requested it, we may charge to vary, assign or replace a tenancy.
Payment to terminate a tenancy: we may require a tenant to make a payment for an early termination of the tenancy agreement at the tenant’s request.
Council Tax payments: We may require tenants to pay the Council Tax on the property they rent.
Payments for the provision of utilities: we are permitted to charge tenants fees for utilities: electricity/gas/other fuel/water/sewerage/telephone/cable/satellite & TV License if this is in the tenancy agreement.
Green Deal: Green Deal payments are exempt.