Leonards would be pleased to provide independent impartial advice to both Landlords and Tenants on all matters relating to residential lettings and investments. Through the use of the latest computerised letting software package we are able to offer an efficient and professional service to clients backed up by the knowledge that when you have decided that you want to let your property, instructing our Letting Agency to handle the letting for you can give you peace of mind in protecting your interests by knowing we will deal responsibly and in a professional manner with the often complex procedures and legal obligations you as a Landlord have in letting your property.

This gives you the assurance that your letting should run smoothly. As an agent who has been approved under the National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS) we will provide you with a written agency agreement, with the option of either our Letting and Tenant Finding Service or our comprehensive Property Management Service, the details of either service are specified below.

NALS approved agents will provide Landlords with the assurance of:

A professional, regulated service
An effective complaints redress system backed by professional indemnity insurance
Client Money Protection Insurance Cover

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Letting and Tenant Finding Service

The Services included are:

Visit your property and give you advice on the level of rent you can expect.
Provide you with advice on any action you may need to take before letting the property. This includes any recommended repairs and matters in relation to current Health and Safety Law that need to be addressed to put the property into a fit state before letting.
Produce brief letting particulars and agree marketing strategy, through local advertising, displays and tenant data base.
Arrange for safety checks on gas and electrical services and appliances to be carried out, if you ask.
Explain your rights and responsibilities and the tenants' rights and responsibilities.
Give you advice on what action to take if the property is mortgaged.
Give you advice on insuring the building and contents. We would also offer you other insurance schemes to protect your interests, which are not normally covered in a standard household policy (Rent Guarantee and Legal Expenses cover, buildings and contents etc.)
Accompany possible new tenants to view unoccupied properties.
Choose a tenant agreed with you, taking up references or checking the tenants past rent payment record through a recognised credit agency.
Arrange for the preparation of a schedule of condition of the property and its contents for you, together with acceptance by the tenant of the property so described.
Complete an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (min. six month term) taking one months advance rental and dilapidation deposit, equivalent to one months rent (unless agreed otherwise).
Transfer the utility bills for which the tenant will be responsible into the tenant's name (excluding telephone company).
Provide you with a written Agency Agreement detailing our terms and charges.
Pay over to you the first months rent less our letting fee, charges, expenses and VAT thereon.

Property Management Service

The Services included are all those as described above under the heading "Letting and Tenant Finding Service" with the following additions or variations:-

Collect rent and pass it on to you every month or as otherwise agreed. As agent we will keep a separate none interest bearing client's account to hold all money and (except for Registered Social Landlords) belong to a client money protection scheme
Give you a statement of account as often as agreed with you, usually monthly.
Visit the property periodically during the course of the tenancy as often as agreed with you, to check that it is being suitably looked after.
Arrange to have routine maintenance work carried out on the property, up to a limit agreed with you.
Respond promptly to the tenant's enquiries, whilst in occupation of the property and liaise between Landlord and Tenant when so required.
Keep an eye on the rent payment record and take reasonable steps to prompt payment of any money owed.
Issue two warning notices in writing if rental arrears problems occur or tenant breaks terms of tenancy agreement.
If rental arrears remain outstanding or the tenant has not rectified their obligations under the lease, issue Termination Notice seeking Possession of Property.

Before the tenancy ends, as agent we will give you advice on your options, including renewing the term of the tenancy, reviewing the rent, or if you wish to end the tenancy, we will:-

Serve the correct notices on the tenant.
Check the condition and any contents inventory of the property and discuss any repairs with you before returning the deposit or arrange for repairs to be carried out.
Collect the keys from the tenant, make sure the property is secure and take meter readings for service supplies.
Obtain forwarding address of tenants.

Notes for Prospective Tenants in Relation to Properties Offered by Leonards as Letting Agents

Procedure Following Acceptance of Applications:

Procedure Following Completion of Tenancy Agreement and Notes for Tenants:

For more information, or a no obligation market appraisal for letting or to arrange an appointment to view any of the properties available please call our Holderness Road office on (01482) 375212, Brough Office (01482) 330777 or e-mail:- info@leonards-hull.co.uk