Cost of Renting
What will renting cost you?
As well as your regular rental payments, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.
For Tenancies Which Began Before September 1st 2019
During the tenancy
Late rental payment charge - £30 for each arrears letter sent
Unless otherwise agreed in your tenancy agreement, you will also be responsible for paying for the following (if connected to the property):
Utilities – gas, electricity, water, emptying of any septic tank at the property
Media – telephone, broadband, television packages (satellite/cable) and television licence
Council Tax
At the end of the tenancy
Tenancy extension fee - £118.80
If you request an early termination of your tenancy, outside of any break clause stated in your tenancy agreement, you may be required to make payment of rent until the tenancy is terminated and cover the loss incurred by your landlord. You will be provided with an invoice to demonstrate proof of the landlord’s loss.
For Tenancies Which Begin On or After September 1st 2019
Prior to the start of the tenancy
Holding Deposit – 1 week’s rent *calculation example: monthly rent x 12 divided by 52
Security Deposit – 6 week’s rent *calculation example: monthly rent x 12 divided by 52 x 6
During the tenancy
Late rental payment charge – £30 per instance of late rent
Payments for Defaulting on Your Tenancy Agreement – There are certain occasions where the actions of a tenant can cause the landlord to incur a loss during the tenancy, where it would be unfair on the landlord to be responsible for the loss. In these instances, the loss incurred will be passed on to you alongside an invoice to demonstrate proof of cost. Full details of these breaches of a tenancy agreement can be found in your tenancy agreement. Should this be
If you require a key or key fob for the property to be replaced, the cost of the replacement key/fob will be passed on to you with an invoice to demonstrate proof of cost.
Unless otherwise agreed in your tenancy agreement, you will also be responsible for paying for the following (if connected to the property):
Utilities – gas, electricity, water
Media – telephone, broadband, television packages (satellite/cable) and television licence
Council Tax
If you request an early termination of your tenancy, outside of any break clause stated in your tenancy agreement, you may be required to make payment of rent until the tenancy is terminated and cover the loss incurred by your landlord. You will be provided with an invoice to demonstrate proof of the landlord’s loss.
How do Darlows ensure our tenants are protected?
Darlows is a registered member of the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme, which is a client money protection scheme to ensure your money is handled with in the correct manner. We are also members of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme for consumer complaints. You can find out more information on our website, darlows.co.uk, or by contacting your local Darlows office.
