Tenants

Assistance with your tenancy agreement

We at HP Lettings understand that the search for a new home is not an easy one. Our professional and experienced staff aim to assist you in finding a property that's right for you. Get in touch today.

Your application

When you have selected a student accommodation you would like to rent you should provide the following:

A completed application form
Proof of ID/residency/signature e.g. driving licence, passport, utility bill
Your National Insurance Number
Holding fee of up to 1 weeks rent

* Students Holding fees £35 and £250 per person for the damage deposit

When your application has been completed and approved we will confirm the date to begin the tenancy.

Payment of rent

We require that your rent is payable by standing order monthly in advance. If you are in receipt of housing benefit, any additional payment should be paid monthly by standing order. The local authority payment will be made to HP Lettings.

Students are required to pay Quarterly.

Inventory

All tenants should carefully check the inventory for the property at commencement of the tenancy. This is the area most likely to cause dispute between tenants and landlords so please pay particular attention. All meter readings should be carefully verified and agreed before signing and dating the inventory.

Services

All utility services: gas, electricity, council tax, water and TV licence are your responsibility. HP Lettings will advise the utility suppliers of your occupation of the property.

Students are all inclusive of Utility services.

Insurance

Landlords are responsible for insuring the building and their property within it. You should make your own arrangements to insure your personal belongings and any other items within the property which do not belong to the landlord. If the property you are renting is partly or fully furnished you should insure the landlord's contents against accidental damage. Your deposit will be used to pay for any damages which you are liable for during the course of your tenancy. Any remainder will be returned to you at the end of your tenancy.

Repairs

You must contact our letting team to report any repair or maintenance required and arrangements will be made to undertake these. If you call out your own contractor without prior permission from us you will be liable for payment of any charges.

Inspection

During the tenancy an inspection will be carried out regularly . This is to ensure that you are upholding your tenancy agreement. You may also bring to our attention any problems you may be experiencing with the property.

Giving notice

Your tenancy is initially for a six and twelve month period after which it becomes a one month rolling agreement, a 'periodic' agreement. Beyond the initial period you can give one calendar month's notice, in writing, to terminate the tenancy. The landlord must give two months' notice. Your tenancy does not automatically terminate at the end of the term agreed, it will only terminate after notice has expired.

Receiving notice

The landlord has the right, any time after the fourth month of a six month tenancy agreement, to give tenants two months' notice to quit. This remains the case where a fixed period tenancy has expired and become 'periodic'. Landlords must give two months statutory notice. The notice would be issued by in writing by HP Lettings, in accordance with the Housing Act.

End of tenancy

Before your tenancy expires, it is advisable that you review the inventory agreement and ensure that all items are as they were on commencement of your tenancy.

All keys provided must be returned, if they are not returned the locks will be changed and you will incur the charge for this.
All carpets must be professionally cleaned, particularly where pets have been permitted.
All kitchen appliances must be thoroughly cleaned and freezers defrosted.
The property must be clean and tidy throughout and suitable for immediate occupation.

All tenants are advised to contact Royal Mail regarding mail re-direction. All matters regarding mail handling are not the responsibility of HP Lettings.