Tenant Fees: Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Holding Deposit (per tenancy) One weeks rent.
This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right to Rent check provide materially significant false or misleading information or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)
Five weeks rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Unpaid Rent
Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £10 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlords instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher
To cover the costs associated with taking landlords instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (Tenants Request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
COMPANY LETS - These fees only apply to companies renting with Miles & Barr
PRIOR TO TENANCY
Application & Referencing Fee: |
£300 (inc VAT) |
Check-Out Fee: |
£150 (inc VAT) |
Abort / Withdrawal Fee: |
£300 (inc VAT, maximum fee) |
DURING TENANCY
Amendment Fee: |
£150 (inc VAT) Per Amendment |
Renewal Fee: |
£150 (inc VAT) |
Early Release Fee: |
£100 (inc VAT) + Landlord Reletting Costs - they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. |
 
Client Money Protection: |
Propertymark Client Money Protection scheme. Ref: C0015250 |
Independent Redress: |
The Property Ombudsman: Membership number is N0402/10. www.tpos.co.uk |
To view our Propertymark CMP Main Scheme Certificate, click here.
The Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules can be found here
Please contact your local Miles and Barr office for any further information.