How long is the tenancy for? All tenancies are for 12 months duration
When does the tenancy start and finish? The tenancy commences on the 1st July and runs until 30th June
Is rent paid over the summer period? Yes, tenancies are for 52 weeks
Who pays the utility bills? Tenants are responsible for all utility bills (electricity, gas and water)
Is broadband included? No
Are students liable for Council Tax? No. Registered students are exempt from Council Tax
How is insurance arranged? Tenants should take out possessions insurance
How and when is rent paid? You will be required to set up a standing order for the 1st of the month. The first rental payment for July is made on the 1st of July and then on the 1st of every month, up to the 1st June.
The House
What furniture is included? All furniture is included
Are double beds provided? All bedrooms are furnished with double beds
Is there a communal sitting room? All ADS Properties houses have communal sitting rooms
What domestic appliances are included? Washing machine and Fridge/freezer
Can I repaint my room? No. All maintenance is undertaken by ADS Properties
Maintenance & Repairs
How is the property maintenance organised? Maintenance is arranged via the ADS Properties team
Who pays for property maintenance? All maintenance is paid for by ADS Properties
How quickly are things attended to? Tradesmen usually attend properties on the same day, or within a 48 hour period
Are there valid safety guarantees? All relevant gas safety, electrical and HMO certificates are supplied
Who is responsible for the garden? ADS Properties rent includes the services of a gardener all year round
Contract Signing
When can we read the contract? Upon request the office will email you a copy of the contract
When do we sign the contract? As soon as you decide on your house
Is it possible to reserve a house? It is possible to make a reservation payment of £50 per tenant
Is this payment credited to the deposit? Yes. It is non-returnable if you renege, but otherwise forms part of your deposit
Do we all need to sign together? Contract signing will be done online via an online website called Signable, where each tenant will sign electronically.
The Deposit & The Rent
When is the deposit paid? 2 weeks before the start of the tenancy agreement
How is the deposit paid? By BACS
How much is the deposit? The deposit is for one month’s rent
Is this deposit protected? Yes. Deposits are registered with a government approved scheme
When do we receive our deposits back? The lead tenant will receive the house deposit once the tenancy has ended
Is there an agency fee? No fees
How is the rent paid? By monthly standing order on the 1st day of every month from one joint account
When does the payment of rent commence? The first rental payment for July is made on the 1st