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At Centurion, we let and manage a variety of furnished and unfurnished properties throughout Braintree and the local area for rent.

 

Our site contains a constantly updated register of rental property. If you wish to view any contact us on 01376 550010

 

Please keep in mind that a range of rigorous checks on all prospective tenants will be carried out and we will require a maximum 5 weeks rent as a deposit and one month’s rent paid in advance. Should you be uncertain as to your suitability or have specific requirements, please contact us.

 

Also please be assured that in line with the requirements of the Tenant Fees Act of 2019 tenants are not required to pay any fees for letting a property with Centurion Property Services.

 

Tenant’s Guide

 

Although Letting Agents have different procedures, this guide is intended as a general overview to assist you when renting a property. We have set out below a few significant pointers to assist you.

 

Your Offer – Once we have found your suitable property, you will be in a position to make an offer to the Landlord for consideration. Please note that any offer you make would be subject to you fulfilling our reference criteria. 

 

Agreeing the Let- As soon as your offer has been accepted by the Landlord, we will apply for references and draw up the relevant documentation which will form the basis of the agreement between you and the Landlord. You will be expected to provide:

 

  • IDENTIFICATION/PROOF OF RESIDENCY
  • Passport
  • Full driving license
  • All tenants must show proof of address. Only the following forms are accepted:
  • Utility bill (less than 3 months old)
  • Full driving license
  • Council tax bill (less than 3 months old)
  • Mobile phone bill (less than 3 months old)

 

References

 

Your employer will be contacted and your landlord (if you are in rented accommodation already). Your previous employer will also be contacted if you have recently changed jobs. If you are self employed we will need to contact your accountant. A credit check will also be conducted.

 

To assist in collating the necessary references, it would be advantageous for you to warn the above individuals in advance that references are required as these can be return within a matter of a few days, barring any delays.

 

Tenancy Agreement – An appointment will be arranged with you to visit our offices to sign the Tenancy Agreement when all references have been received. The Landlord will also be asked to sign their copy of the document.

 

Rent and Deposit – You will be required to provide the agreed sum of rent and deposit before taking possession of the property. The deposit is required for the full tenancy against loss, damage or charges payable at the termination of the tenancy. This is a maximum of 5 WEEKS rent and will be placed with "The Deposit Protection Service".

 

Your deposit is returnable in full at the end of the tenancy subject to final inspection of the property and it should be noted that deductions will also be made for cleaning should the property (and garden areas) not have been left in a satisfactory condition.

 

Rent is to be paid monthly in advance commencing on the first day of the tenancy and then on the same day each month thereafter. The preferred method is by bank standing order.

 

 

Other Points of Interest:

1. The Tenant will be responsible for insuring their own possessions

2. The Tenant will take over all utilities such as Gas, Electricity, Water/Sewage charges, Council Tax & Telephone upon moving into the property and will be responsible for contacting the relevant suppliers accordingly prior to commencement of the tenancy.

3. The Landlord is responsible for any repair/maintenance problems to appliances etc. but the Tenant is responsible for any breakages which should be reported immediately.

4. Decoration of the property must only be done with your Landlord’s permission

5. Pets are allowed unless the Landlord has good reason to decline

 

6. Reasonable notice should be given in the event that the Letting Agent or Landlord wishes to inspect the property outside pre-agreed times. It is usual for the Agent to inspect the property at least twice during the term of your Tenancy and the Tenancy Agreement should cover this eventuality.

7.  There is no set law regarding the time limit for returning deposits but this is normally subsequent to the final inspection of the property. Letting agents generally encourage Landlords to employ a professional inventory agent to conduct the inspection and produce a report as to the condition of the interior at the beginning of the Tenancy and again at the end but this is not obligatory. In most cases, the deposit will be returned once any damages are ascertained by the Tenant/Landlord/Inventory Clerk and appropriate deductions agreed.

10. The most common type of Tenancy Agreement is the assured periodic tenancy and usually takes the form of a standard contract between both parties.

11. The Letting Agents will deal with the property viewings, references, agreements and getting you moved in. If the agent has been instructed to manage the property then you will normally report any repairs or queries to them. If not, then you will deal directly with the Landlord.

12. The Letting Agent, whilst acting for the Landlord, operates within accepted guidelines in the industry to ensure that you are able to rely on a professional letting agent taking your concerns seriously and advising the Landlord if they are being unreasonable. In this regard, you should be assured that the property conforms to all safety regulations and is fairly priced.

13. You require a professional service and, as such, Centurion ensures that professional standards are met, for example, the correct Tenancy Agreement is used; proper procedures are in place for reporting and dealing with repairs; and safety checks are conducted.

 

  • The Client Money Protection Schemes for Property Agents (Approval and Designation of Schemes) Regulations 2018.

Please use the following link https://www.propertymark.co.uk/media/1045366/conduct-and-membership-rules.pdf