How do I apply?

1. Property address that you would like to reserve
2. Lead Tenant’s full name and contact number
3. Full names of all tenants, email addresses and mobile numbers
4. Call 0116 2706000 to make payment of the Holding Deposit (payment to be made via UK debit card ONLY)

AND WHERE APPLICABLE

Full names of your guarantor(s), email addresses and mobile number(s) and answers to the following questions for each guarantor:

1. Are they a UK home owner?
2. Are they in full time employment?
3. What is their job role (and for which company are they employed)?
4. What is their gross annual salary?
5. Do they have any County Court Judgements against their name or any bad credit history or debts?

1. All applicants will receive the ‘Reservation Receipt’ to sign electronically via ‘Adobe Sign’. This confirms that the property has been reserved and must be signed within 24 hours. (This is sent to the Lead Tenant first to sign and will be sent to the subsequent tenants thereafter)


2. All applicants will be contacted directly by ‘Vouch’ in order for you to complete your application. This must be completed, with supporting information and documentation (including identification, proof of address and Right to Rent documentation) within 24 hours. (If a guarantor is required, their information must be provided by you on your Vouch application)


3. ‘Vouch’ will carry out the necessary credit checks and apply for references. To avoid any delays, all applicants must ensure their referees (and their guarantor’s) are aware that they will be contacted to provide a reference


4. Following satisfactory replies to the check and reference enquiries we will confirm our offer of a tenancy on the property, subject to contract


5. The tenancy agreement will be emailed to all tenants to sign electronically via ‘Adobe Sign’ (This is sent to the Lead Tenant first to sign and will be sent to the subsequent tenants thereafter)


6. Payment of the balance of rental and security deposit will be due at this time

The following is a non-exhaustive list of the Lead Tenant's duties and responsibilities:

1. Acting on behalf of all tenants regarding all aspects of the tenancy, including payments;
2. Acting on behalf of all tenants and any third party when dealing with the deposit;
3. Acting on behalf of all tenants when dealing with any utilities associated with the property.

Payment of the Holding Deposit ensures that the Property has been reserved and will not be offered to any other applicant(s) by First 4 Lettings, awaiting the completion and receipt of all paperwork and documents as per the ‘Reservation Receipt’.

The ‘Holding Deposit’ will be applied towards the first payment of rental.

The Holding Deposit and any other amounts paid will be forfeited as liquidated damages under any of the following non-exhaustive circumstances. If you:

1. withdraw or otherwise fail to take up the tenancy
2. provide false or misleading information (at any stage prior to reserving the property or thereafter)
3. fail any affordability, referencing, and/or credit checks
4. are unable to provide a suitable guarantor who meets our requirements (when required)
5. do not satisfy any of the conditions as outlined

Should any of the tenants fail to return their completed paperwork or sign the ‘Reservation Receipt’ within the allocated time, the Holding Deposit will be forfeited and the property will be re-marketed.

All properties are let on an ‘as seen basis’ and any changes/clarification to the specification, furnishings, decorative condition and/or cleanliness of the property will only be agreed at the time of reservation by email.

It is your responsibility to enquire as to what the exact furnishings are when you reserve the property, as some items you see at the property at the time of viewing may not be included when you move in.

A security deposit (usually equal to one month’s rent) is paid to cover any breakages, damage or other tenant liabilities but not to cover rent. At the end of the tenancy, a property inspection is carried out to assess any damages/deductions due.

Where First 4 Lettings are managing the property, the deposit will be protected with ‘The Deposit Protection Service’ under their custodial scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.depositprotection.com.

Where First 4 Lettings are not managing the property, the deposit is transferred to the Landlord and the Landlord will be advised of their duties and obligations with regards to the deposit.

1. RENTAL PAYMENTS ARE USUALLY DUE MONTHLY IN ADVANCE
2. RENTAL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY BANK TRANSFER
3. RENTAL PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL FROM ONE ACCOUNT ONLY

In the event of a tenant being unable to meet their obligations under the tenancy agreement, the guarantor is legally bound to accept the liabilities on behalf of the tenant.

A guarantor must:

1. be a UK homeowner;
2. be in full-time employment;
3. not fail any affordability checks;
4. not have any County Court Judgements, bad credit history or debts against their name



Each guarantor will be required to complete an application with supporting information and documentation (including identification, proof of address and Right to Rent documentation) through ‘Vouch’.




‘Vouch’ will carry out the necessary credit checks and apply for references. Following satisfactory replies to the check and reference enquiries, each guarantor will be required sign a ‘Guarantor Agreement’.

The tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and a tenant specifying the terms and conditions of their rental agreement.

MANAGED BY FIRST 4 LETTINGS:

The lead tenant will be responsible for arranging an appointment with the date and time (during our office hours) to collect the keys.

You must bring the original ID documents (including Right to Rent documents), for all tenants, to this appointment.

Failure to make an appointment to collect keys and/or failure to bring the relevant ID documents may result in keys NOT BEING ISSUED.

The tenant will be issued with all keys and emailed the ‘Property Inventory/Schedule of Condition*’, provided all conditions with regards to the reservation have been fulfilled.

*The ‘Property Inventory/Schedule of Condition’ is a full and detailed report of the furniture, contents and state of repair of the property.

Although we will register the tenant’s for utilities and council tax, it is the tenant’s responsibility to ensure all relevant utilities and the council tax have the correct meter readings and details respectively.

NOT MANAGED BY FIRST 4 LETTINGS:

Tenants will have to contact their Landlord directly for key collection unless otherwise advised.

The 'Landlord's Contact Details' along with your ‘Tenancy Agreement’ will be emailed to all tenants prior to the tenancy commencement date.