Tenant Fee Schedule
Applies only to Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs) in England from 1 May 2026 in line with Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Holding Deposit (per tenancy)
One week's rent To reserve a property. This will be offset against the first month’s rent or tenancy deposit, as agreed.
Tenancy Deposit (per tenancy)
Annual rent below £50,000 Five weeks’ rent Annual rent above £50,000 Six weeks’ rent. The tenancy deposit covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy and will be protected in a government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme. Properties with an annual rent of more than £100,000 are not covered by the Tenant Fees Act.Rent
The rent payable for the tenancy must not be more than the advertised amount. The rent period must either be one calendar month or a shorter period of up to 28 days. A tenant will be able to end a tenancy by giving two months’ notice in writing. The end date of the tenancy must align with the end of a rent period. Rent in advance of move in date Rent is payable following signing of the tenancy agreement and in accordance with the agreed tenancy terms. For tenancies entered into on or after 1 May 2026, no more than one month’s rent may be requested in advance.
Late Payment of Rent
Interest may be charged on unpaid rent if it remains outstanding for more than 14 days. Interest will be charged at a maximum of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the date the rent became due until payment is made.
Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)
Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys or security devices. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, or replacement security devices being issued, the tenant will be charged the reasonable cost of a locksmith or security engineer, new lock and replacement keys/devices for all relevant parties.
£50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or reasonable costs incurred if higher. Includes referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration and legal documentation. If the tenant wishes to end the tenancy early (including where less than the required notice period is given), they will be liable for the landlord’s reasonable costs. Under an Assured Periodic Tenancy, then the landlord can charge a fee if their tenant does not give the correct amount of notice. The usual amount of notice is two months. The landlord can charge up to the amount of rent they would have received if the tenant had given the correct amount of notice. The Tenant(s) will be responsible for Council Tax, Gas/ Electric/ Water, TV License and communication services. We are members of The Property Ombudsman and have Client Money Protection via Propertymark, see below. If you wish to see a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) this is available in
our office. NOTE: With regard to the deposit we are members of a government approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme and have Client Money Protection. We are also members of The Property Ombudsman the property redress scheme. To conform with the ‘Right to Rent’ legislation, identification will be required for any person over the age of 18. Normally this will be a passport, however, other forms of ID may be required. We are Propertymark Members – Membership Number – C0004663. INDEPENDENT REDRESS, THE PROPERTY OMBUDSMAN: www.tpos.co.uk TENANT FEES SCHEDULE: https://pauljeffreys.co.uk/lettings/lettings-charges/ Weekly visits (if required) to vacant property - £24.00 inclusive of VAT per visit. This is often required by your house Insurers when the property is vacant. Alternatively, we offer a ‘Find a Tenant Service’, for this we market the property, find a suitable tenant/s and reference them. For this we make a ‘one off’ charge of half a month’s rent, plus VAT (eg. rent £750pcm = £450 inc. VAT).Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request)
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request)
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Our charges to the Landlord
The cost of preparation of Tenancy Agreement £174.00 inclusive of VAT The cost of preparation of Inventory and Schedule of Condition £222.00 inclusive of VAT Tenancy referencing (per person) £48.00 inclusive of VAT Checkout fee £120.00 inclusive of VAT Annual AML/PEP/sanctions checks (per person) (payable July) £ 18.00 inclusive of VAT Annual TDS fee (payable January) Annual TDS fee (payable January) Issue Section 13 Notice £108.00 inclusive of VAT Issue Section 8 Notice Issue Section 8 Notice Further fees that may apply
Pet undertaking (if required) £60.00 inclusive of VAT Deed of Guarantee (if required) £90.00 inclusive of VAT Court attendance fee (per visit) £594.00 inclusive of VAT Extra copies of invoices etc. £30.00 inclusive of VAT Project management before let/vacant (if applicable) (min.) £420.00 inclusive of VAT Handling major repair/insurance claim during
tenancy (if applicable) (min.) £360.00 inclusive of VAT Abortive fee if landlord withdraws prior to tenancy starting Half a month’s rent plus VAT
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