Tenants • Elvet Estates

1

Finding a property

Search through our website for a property that you would like to view (why not pick a selection and we will take you to a few)
Contact us to arrange a viewing
We will drive you from our shop to view the properties that you have selected

2

Reserving a Property and AAI Fees

When you decide that you wish to let a property, discuss this with our lettings team and we will ask you to fill out an online application form
Once your application has been accepted by our team and the landlord you will then need to pay all fee to reserve your room; we ensure all fees are transparent and you can view exactly how much it will cost you to rent below
AAI stands for

Agreement
Application Fee
Inventories

Paying the AAI fee reserves the room/house for you (subject to references) and takes the property off the market
The fee is per property, not per person; it is non-refundable and is 25% of the monthly rent with a minimum of £240 and a maximum of £600 (including VAT)

3

References

Reference checks are carried out for all tenants by a referencing company of Elvet Estates choice
Acceptance of references are subject to the landlords approval

4

Tenancy Agreement

Once references have been accepted a digital version of your contract will be sent to you for signature

5

Rent and Deposit

Once your tenancy agreement has been signed, your first months rent is due, along with your deposit
Both can be paid by debit card or bank transfer
Your deposit will then be registered with My Deposits, as per the Housing Act 2004 – this ensures your deposit is safe and secure for your tenancy
The deposit amount is

For Furnished properties – 6 weeks rent
For Unfurnished properties – 4 weeks rent
For tenants with pets (unfurnished or furnished) – 6 weeks rent

6

Inventory

When you are due to move into your house a member from Elvet Estates will meet you at the property
They will explain our moving in guide to you and also go through your check in inventory
The property will be excepted to be returned to us at the end of your tenancy in the same condition as at your check in, minus fair wear and tear
Subject to property

7

Move In

Enjoy your house!

8

Renew

Depending on the circumstances of your house, we will offer you the option to extend your tenancy 3 months before the end of your current tenancy
To renew the tenancy, a cost of £60 (including VAT) is payable by your Landlord per tenancy agreement per renewal

9

Check Out Inventory

When the time arrives for you to leave the house, a member of Elvet Estates staff will visit your property, with you present and check the condition of the property against the condition on the check in inventory
If necessary, an action plan of works required will be drawn up for you, to be completed before your tenancy ends
Subject to property

10

Deposits

If there are no deductions from the deposit for damages, dilapidations or cleaning, we aim to return the deposit within 10 days of the final day of the tenancy

Elvet Estates is a member of My Deposits and The Property Redress Scheme

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Elvet Estates was founded in 2014 by the directors of the multi-award winning student housing provider, Bill Free Homes.

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