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TERMS OF BUSINESS FOR LANDLORDS OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

SUMMARY OF SERVICES

 

 

A) LETTING ONLY

 

1) inspect and estimate the value of your premises

2) advertise and market as may be necessary

3) accompany all applicants to viewings

4) negotiate the letting terms

5) take up references on the tenant

6) arrange for the preparation of an inventory

8) hold rental/dilapidations deposits as stakeholders

9) generally advise the landlord on all aspects of the tenancy

 

B) LETTING WITH RENT COLLECTION

 

in addition to ‘A’ above,

 

1) collect rents on agreed periodic basis

2) prepare regular management statements and account to landlord

 

C) LETTING WITH FULL MANAGEMENT,

 

in addition to ‘A’ and ‘B’ above,

 

1) contact the relevant utilities

2) make regular inspections of your premises

3) arrange for maintenance staff to attend

4) pay usual outgoings

5) liaise with the Landlord’s accountants and solicitors

6) account to the Landlord on a regular basis

 

 

D) AGREEMENT FEE

 

SUMMARY OF FEES

A) LETTING                                         8% of the first years gross rents receivable

8% of the second years gross rents receivable

7% of gross rents receivable on any further subsequent terms

 

B) RENT COLLECTION                    An additional 2% of total rent payable during the Tenancy (10% in Total)

 

C) RENT COLLECTION AND

  MANAGEMENT                 An additional 4% of total rent payable during the Tenancy (12% in total)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF BUSINESS EXPLAIN YOUR CONTRACTURAL POSITION AND RESPONSIBILTY AS A LANDLORD AND AFFECT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ALAN MARTIN ESTATE AGENTS AND TENANTS INTRODUCED BY ALAN MARTIN ESTATE AGENTS

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

BY SIGNING ON THE LAST PAGE YOU WILL BE TAKEN TO HAVE ACCEPTED THESE TERMS OF BUSINESS.

 

 

 


 

 

 

PRE-INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

 

MORTGAGES AND LEGAL CHARGES

 

Where a property is subject to a mortgage or other legal charges, permission from the lender is usually required to let. Alan Martin Estate Agents require that the Landlord determines their own legal responsibility in this respect, and obtain the necessary consent at the earliest opportunity.

 

SUPERIOR LANDLORD

 

If the Landlord’s interest in the property is not freehold but leasehold, permission to let from the superior Landlord is usually required, often by way of a licence to sub-let. Alan Martin Estate Agents require that the Landlord determines their own legal  responsibility in this respect, and obtain the necessary consent at the earliest opportunity. In no circumstances can the Landlord create a sub-tenancy for a period longer than the interest they hold. Alan Martin Estate Agents may offer advice on all the above  circumstances, but generally advise referral to the Landlord’s acting

solicitor.

 

LANDLORD TO OBTAIN ALL CONSENTS WHERE REQUIRED

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

Where the Landlord is resident overseas it is recommended that legal power of attorney is placed with a UK based resident or professional advisor, so that instructions may be expeditiously obtained as situations arise.

 

PROPRIETORSHIP

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents accept, in good faith, receipt of  instructions and information from the rightful owner, or person having due authority, of any property, and do not accept any liability where incorrectly instructed or informed.

 

JOINT OWNERSHIP

 

In the case of joint ownership the landlord must ensure that all other joint owners are named in the tenancy agreement and confirm that he/she is authorised to give instructions on their behalf.

 

INSURANCE

 

The Landlord must consult with their Insurance Company or brokers, to ensure that the property and all its contents are and remain adequately insured throughout the letting, and that the policy/ies allow for lettings.

 

DECOR AND CONDITION

 

The Landlord is required to ensure that the property, and all contents, have been cleaned and tidied, and that all is in a reasonable state of repair. The Landlord bears the responsibility of ensuring that all structures comply with the relevant Building Regulations, that all services have been correctly installed and are operational, and that all equipment is safe to use.

 

 

EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES

 

The Landlord confirms and warrants that all services, equipment and appliances, particularly burglar alarms, washing machines, gas fires and electrical and central heating systems have been installed by properly qualified persons in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations and any statutory regulations and have been checked and serviced by properly qualified service engineers, before the Tenant takes up occupation.

 

The Landlord authorises Alan Martin Estate Agents to carry out  any inspection, which Alan Martin Estate Agents may in their  discretion consider necessary at the Landlords expense. If, as a result of such inspection, works are required to make any service, equipment or appliance safe to use, the Landlord irrevocably authorises Alan Martin Estate Agents to carry out  such works at the Landlord’s expense.


 

 

 

Fire and Furnishings Regulations

 

You hereby warrant to Alan Martin Estate Agents that all furniture and furnishings in the Property to be let and included in the letting (whether originally provided or added during the Tenancy) fully comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended by the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1989 and 1993.

 

Gas Regulations

 

The landlord must ensure that the gas supply and all gas appliances and fittings provided are safe and properly serviced and comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994. A Gas Safety Report will be required before the commencement of the Tenancy. A safety check should then be carried out on a yearly basis, by a Corgi registered engineer. You will indemnify us should a breach of these regulations occur during the tenancy.

 

Electrical Equipment and Wiring

 

You hereby warrant to Alan Martin Estate Agents that ALL  electrical appliances plugs sockets and wiring in the Property and the electrical supply is “safe” and will not cause “danger” and complies with all statutory requirements. From 1 January 1997 all new electrical appliances must carry a “CE” mark and instruction booklets or clear working instructions must be provided.

 

Energy Performance Certificates

 

New legislation introduced on 1st October 2008 requires all rental properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate prior to the property being marketed. An EPC advises tenants about the energy performance of a building and the certificate resembles the certificates now provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. This information should be provided to all prospective tenants.

 

All EPC’s come with a recommendation report and will advise on improvements a Landlord could make to save money and energy. An EPC report is valid for 10 years. There is a penalty for any property that is being advertised after the 1st October 2008 and does not have an EPC. We

refer you to the Communities and Local Government Website:

 

www.communites.gov.uk/epbd.

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents reserve the right to not advertise the property until they are in procession of a current EPC. Alan Martin Estate Agents have an arrangement with an  EPC provider from whom we may receive some benefit.

 

INVENTORIES

 

A detailed, comprehensive Inventory incorporating a full description and statement of the condition of all fixtures and fittings must be supplied for all lettings properties.

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents will arrange for an Inventory of the fixtures and fittings to be prepared by an independent Inventory Clerk, the cost of which is borne by the Landlord.

 

The Inventory Clerk also attends the “Check In” and “Check Out”.

 

INVENTORIES Cont.

 

Check In - Meeting the Tenant at the property and going through the Inventory. The cost of this is borne by the Landlord.

 

Check Out - A full check of the Inventory will be conducted at the end of the Tenancy. The cost of this is borne by the tenant.


 

 

 

The deposit is not returned to the Tenant until any appropriate costs for damage, dilapidation’s or loss have been agreed by both the Tenant and the Landlord. In the event of any dispute the matter will be referred to arbitration, or as otherwise directed by the Tenancy agreement.

 

INCOME TAX MANAGEMENT (For non-UK resident Landlords)

 

It is essential that the Landlord has an accountant to deal with taxation matters in the UK, and provides Alan Martin Estate Agents with their name and address. If the Landlord has no professional advisor dealing with taxation affairs, Alan Martin Estate Agents would be pleased to recommend one.

 

Where Alan Martin Estate Agents collect rent, the Inland Revenue may assess them for the income tax liability arising on the income.

 

For such purposes, Alan Martin Estate Agents are required to retain an amount from the gross rents received to cover the likely income tax liability, equivalent to the basic rate of tax.

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents remit tax due as demanded by the Inland Revenue and as agreed by the Landlord’s accountant and will account for the balance of funds held. Alan Martin Estate Agents do not prepare tax computations or agree or  dispute any assessment.

 

COMMUNITY CHARGE AND COUNCIL TAX

 

Where the Landlord is held responsible for payment of local taxes or where Alan Martin Estate Agents are deemed  responsible for payment of the same, Alan Martin Estate  Agents reserve the right to discharge any liability out of rents  received.

Usually the Tenant is liable to pay such taxes directly, but the Landlord is responsible for such charges when the property is vacant.

 

LETTINGS PROCEDURE

 

REFERENCES

 

Once a suitable Tenant has been found Alan Martin Estate  Agents endeavour to obtain at least three references, and where possible Alan Martin Estate Agents approach the  Tenant’s bank, solicitor, accountant, employer, previous  Landlord and personal contacts.

It is usual for professional organisations to limit the extent of their liability in respect of any reference given. Similarly Alan Martin  Estate Agents can not offer any guarantee in respect

of the of a Tenant.

 

TENANCY AGREEMENT

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents will prepare and execute an  appropriate Tenancy agreement, usually in the form of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, or a company let. Alan Martin Estate Agents also serve the appropriate notices required to be served upon and prior to commencement, under the relevant Housing Acts.

Where significant and/or complicated alterations to the standard agreement are required, Alan Martin Estate Agents reserve the right to consult with solicitors, at additional cost to the Landlord.

 

DEPOSIT

 

A deposit equivalent to a minimum of six weeks rent, for damages against possible non-performance of Tenant’s  obligations or breaches of covenant in the tenancy agreement.

We will hold the tenant’s deposit during the tenancy as ‘Stakeholder’. This means we owe a duty of care to both landlord and tenant. We are unable to release any deposit monies to either party without the prior agreement of both parties, except in circumstances where we have notified you (or the tenant) in writing of our intention and we have not received a reply from you (or the tenant) within a specified period.

At the end of the tenancy and on receipt of a report compiled by an independent inventory clerk, we will visit the property  and arrange for those items mentioned on the report to be valued and an end tenancy  claim to be submitted to you firstly for your approval, and then to the tenant.

 


 

 

 

The Agent is a member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, which is administered by:

 

Tenancy Deposit Solution

3rd Floor, Kingmaker House
Station Road
New Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 1NZ

Tel: 0871 703 0552
Fax: 08456 34 34 03

Email: customerservices@mydeposits.co.uk

 

If we are/ the Agent is instructed by you/the Landlord to hold the Deposit, we/ the Agent shall do so under the

terms of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

 

If you/the Landlord decide to hold the Deposit yourself, we will transfer it to you within 5 days of receiving it. You/the Landlord must then register it with another Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme within a further 9 days if the Tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. If you fail to do so the Tenant can take legal action against you/the Landlord in the County Court. The Court will make an order stating that you/the Landlord must pay the Deposit back to the Tenant or lodge it with the custodial scheme which is known as the Deposit  Protection Scheme. In addition a further order will be  made requiring you/the Landlord to pay compensation to the Tenant of an amount equal to three times the  Deposit. You/the Landlord will be unable to serve a Section 21 Notice on your Tenant until compliance with the above conditions and the Court will not grant you/the Landlord a possession order We/the Agent has no  liability for any loss suffered if you/ the Landlord fail to comply.

The Agent holds tenancy deposits as Stakeholder.

 

At the end of the tenancy covered by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme

 

If there is no dispute we/the Agent will keep any amounts agreed as deductions where expenditure has been  incurred on behalf of the Landlord, or repay the whole or the balance of the Deposit according to the conditions of the Tenancy  Agreement with the Landlord and the Tenant. Payment of the Deposit will be made within 10 working days of written    consent from both parties.

 

If, after 10 working days* following notification of a dispute to the Agent/Member and reasonable attempts have been made in that time to resolve any differences of opinion, there  remains an unresolved dispute between the Landlord and the Tenant over the allocation of the Deposit it will (subject to B 5.3 below) be submitted to the ICE (Independent Case  Examiner of the Dispute Service) for adjudication. All  parties agree to co-operate with any adjudication.  When the amount in dispute is over £5,000 the Landlord and the Tenant will agree by signing the Tenancy Agreement to submit the dispute to formal arbitration through the engagement of an arbitrator appointed by the ICE although, with the written consent of both parties, the ICE may at his discretion accept the dispute for adjudication. The appointment of an arbitrator Will incur an administration fee, to be fixed by the Board of  Dispute Service Ltd from time to time, shared The equally between the Landlord and the Tenant. The liability for any subsequent costs will be dependent upon the award made by the arbitrator.

 

The statutory rights of either you/the Landlord or the Tenant(s) to take legal action against the other party remain unaffected.

 

It is not compulsory for the parties to refer the dispute to the ICE for adjudication. The parties may, if either party chooses to do so seek the decision of the Court. However, this process may take longer and may incur further costs. Judges may, because it is a condition of the Tenancy Agreement signed by both parties, refer the dispute back to the ICE for adjudication. If the parties do agree that the dispute should be resolved by the ICE, they must accept the decision of the ICE as final and binding.

 

If there is a dispute I/we must remit to The Dispute Service Ltd the full deposit, less any amounts already agreed by the parties and paid over to them. This must be done within 10 working days of being told that a dispute has been registered whether or not you or I/we want to contest it. Failure to do so will not delay the adjudication but The Dispute Service Ltd will take appropriate action to recover the deposit and discipline

me/us.


 

 

 

The Agent/we must co-operate with the ICE in the adjudication of the dispute and follow any recommendations concerning the method of the resolution of the dispute.

 

Incorrect Information

 

If the Landlord warrants that all the information he has provided to the Agent is correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. In the event that the Landlord provides incorrect information to the Agent which causes the Agent to suffer loss or causes legal proceedings to be taken the landlord agrees to reimburse and compensate the Agent for all losses suffered.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

RENT COLLECTION

 

The rent quoted, and collected by Alan Martin Estate Agents, should be fully inclusive of all outgoings, except utilities, including ground rent, service charge, water rates, letting and management fees and VAT, unless otherwise agreed and stipulated in the Tenancy Agreement.

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents endeavour to ensure that the initial rent and deposit are paid by cleared funds before allowing a tenant possession of the property.

 

Thereafter, where asked to provide a letting service WITH RENT COLLECTION or WITH FULL MANAGEMENT, Alan Martin Estate Agents endeavour to collect rent in accordance with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement.

 

RENT COLLECTION CONT.

 

In the case of late or non-payment of rent Alan Martin Estate Agents endeavour to inform the Landlord as early as possible so that they may instruct solicitors to act as may be necessary. Alan Martin Estate Agents are not themselves liable for any rent or nonpayment of same, or other liabilities incurred by the Tenant.

Under the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 Alan Martin Estate Agents are obliged to inform the tenant of the Landlord’s full name and address. If the Landlord’s address is outside England and Wales, then the tenant must be provided with an address within England and Wales to which notices, including notices in proceedings, may be served, and unless otherwise instructed, Alan Martin Estate Agents use their own office address for this purpose. Although Alan Martin Estate Agents endeavour to forward any notices promptly, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage incurred directly or indirectly from actions in this respect.

 

REGULAR INSPECTION

 

Under the WITH FULL MANAGEMENT service Alan Martin Estate Agents endeavour to ensure that the property, and contents, are reasonably maintained, and endeavour to make quarterly visits to the property and report to the Landlord if problems arise. The representative from Alan Martin Estate Agents may not be a qualified surveyor and no responsibility is accepted for failing to locate or report any latent or inherent structural defects, such as damp or dry rot, which may not be immediately apparent.

 

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

 

Under the WITH FULL MANAGEMENT service Alan Martin Estate Agents effect general and essential repairs and maintenance, and make such purchases and instruct contractors as, in Alan Martin Estate Agents’ discretion, consider necessary without further authority, up to a limit of £250.00. Out of rents received, Alan Martin Estate Agents set aside monies for a Management Fund, to be maintained at £250.00, and no repairs or maintenance are effected if the cost exceeds the monies held in the account. Alan Martin Estate Agents endeavour to employ only known, reliable and proficient contractors and workmen, but no warranty is given, or liability assumed, for loss or damage that

might occur.

 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

 

Under the WITH FULL MANAGEMENT service Alan Martin Estate Agents pay out of income received all outgoings, such insurance and ground rent, as instructed, or make any purchases which Alan Martin Estate Agents shall, at their


 

 

 

discretion, consider necessary for the property. Alan Martin Estate Agents question obvious discrepancies on bills received, but pay on behalf of the Landlord those, which appear to be correct without further authority. Payments on

behalf of Landlords are only made where there are sufficient monies held in the Management Fund. Alan Martin Estate Agents do not accept responsibility for the adequacy of insurance cover, or for the verification of service or

maintenance charge demands or estimates where applicable.

 

SERVICE ACCOUNTS

 

Under the LETTINGS ONLY, WITH RENT COLLECTION AND WITH FULL MANAGEMENT services, Alan Martin Estate Agents advise the gas, electricity and telephone services of the change of the name at the commencement f a Tenancy to whom accounts and relevant forms should be sent to, and if available, the meter details as checked at the Inventory Check In. Only under the WITH FULL MANAGEMENT service do Alan Martin Estate Agents similarly advise the utility services at the termination of a tenancy, to effectively reverse the process.

 

VOID PERIODS

 

The management function does not include the supervision of the property when it is not let, although in the course of finding a tenant, periodic visits may be made to the accommodation by allowing staff to accompany prospective tenants.

 

RENT STATEMENTS

 

Management rent statements are prepared in accordance with the rental period of the tenancy, usually monthly or quarterly. Before funds are remitted to the Landlord, sufficient time is given to ensure that all receipts have been

properly cleared. If any additional copies of statements are required, these will be charged at £20 inclusive of VAT.

 

LEGAL MATTERS

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents advise of any rent arrears or other breaches of covenant brought to our attention. If any legal action is required, the Landlord is responsible for instructing a solicitor, and for payment of any fees that might arise.

 

BANK ACCOUNTS

 

In accordance with the Estate Agents Act all rents and other monies due to the Landlord, and deposits refundable to the tenant, are kept in a Alan Martin Estate Agents’ clients’ bank account completely separate from Alan Martin Estate Agents’ own business account.

 

 

FEES AND COMMISSIONS

 

NOTE

 

All the following charges relate to lettings of between six and twelve months, inclusive. If the same tenancy is extended beyond twelve months, by whomsoever negotiated, there will be an additional commission charge at the rate levels applicable. All charges relate to a single letting of any premises, and where the same property is re-let the following charges will be re-applied.

Alan Martin Estate Agents’ right to receive fees will not be prejudiced by any legal actions that may be necessary to recover unpaid rent or other monies due.

 

LETTING ONLY

 

10% of the total rent payable under the terms of the Tenancy agreement for the entire length of the Tenancy. The total amount of commission falls due at the commencement of each Tenancy and will be deducted from the initial and subsequent rental payment(s) received from the Tenant. Thereafter, the Tenant pays all rents due directly to the Landlord.


 

 

 

LETTING WITH RENT COLLECTION SERVICE

 

12.5% of the total rent payable under the terms of the Tenancy agreement for the entire length of the Tenancy. The total amount of commission falls due at the commencement of each Tenancy and will be deducted from the initial and

 

subsequent rental payment(s) received from the Tenant. Thereafter, the Tenant pays all rents due directly to Alan Martin Estate Agents.

 

LETTING WITH FULL MANAGEMENT

 

16% of the total rent payable under the terms of the Tenancy agreement for the entire length of the Tenancy. The total amount of commission falls due at the commencement of each Tenancy and will be deducted from the initial and subsequent rental payment(s) received from the Tenant.

 

LETTING RENEWALS

 

For any of the above letting services, Tenancies negotiated for a further term after the first year or a fresh Tenancy of another property owned by you granted to the Tenant or occupier, commission is payable to us at the rate of 8% and 7% for any subsequent years, of the total rent reserved under the terms of the Tenancy, whether or not negotiated by us.

 

MINIMUM COMMISSION

 

In respect of all lettings, Alan Martin Estate Agents charge a minimum fee of £650.00 per annum, per letting.

 

THIRD PARTY INTRODUCTIONS

 

In the event of a third party, being individuals and corporate bodies, in any way associated with an applicant or existing tenant entering into a tenancy or other agreement, then Alan Martin Estate Agents is due commission at the rates and basis as described above.

 

SALES OF PROPERTY

 

If the Tenant or any other party introduced to the property by Alan Martin Estate Agents, or any associate of them, purchases the property during the Tenancy or within one year of the termination of the Tenancy, a sales commission of 2% of the full purchase price is payable upon completion of the sale. In the event of the property being sold with the benefit of the tenancy, Alan Martin Estate Agents hold the original owner liable for payment of fees, even where the new owner retains Alan Martin Estate Agents as managing agents. Where the new owner dispenses with Alan Martin Estate Agents as managing agents, the original owner is liable for immediate payment of full fees due for the remainder of the tenancy, calculated as if a LETTING ONLY service had been provided for the remainder of the tenancy.

 

ADDITIONAL AND EXCEPTIONAL CHARGES

 

TENANCY AGREEMENT

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents charge £100 to the Landlord for the preparation of a standard Tenancy Agreement. Where significant and/or complicated alterations to the standard agreement are required, Alan Martin Estate Agents reserve the right to consult with solicitors, and make further charge.

 

NON-ROUTINE WORKS

 

Routine supervision of maintenance and repair works are included within the WITH FULL MANAGEMENT service charges. Non-routine management works or those exceeding £250.00 are subject to a 10% handling charge.

 

INVENTORIES

 

The cost of preparing the Inventory and the “Check In & Inventory” is payable by the Landlord. The cost of the “Check Out” is payable by the tenant. Such costs are payable to an independent Inventory Clerk.


 

 

 

ADVERTISING

 

General advertising of all properties is free of charge. Should the Landlord require additional individual advertising, a charge is made at cost.

 

OVERSEAS CONTACT

 

UK postage and telephone charges are included. For Landlords resident overseas, reasonable additional communication charges are made to the Landlord at cost.

 

INSURANCE CLAIMS

 

Landlords and tenants should take care to review any existing policies when renting or letting a property for the first time as some standard insurance products will either not provide cover, or might place restrictions on cover, for rented property and/or its contents. A failure to inform your insurer that you are renting/letting a property could invalidate any subsequent claim. It is for a landlord to insure the building and his/her contents, fixtures and fittings.

The tenants are responsible for insuring any of their own possessions. Alan Martin Estate Agents are unable to advise on, sell such general insurance products or act on the landlords’ behalf unless they are authorised by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), or, directly regulated by a broker registered with the FSA.

 

EMPTY PROPERTY

 

Periodic inspections required by the Landlord when the property is vacant are charged at £25.00 per visit.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Additional charges may be made for various circumstances, such as attending court or tribunal proceedings, or furnishing premises, but Alan Martin Estate Agents endeavour to properly advise the Landlord beforehand.

 

GENERAL

 

Alan Martin Estate Agents are entitled to commission if they let the said property, whether instructed verbally or in writing.

Alan Martin Estate Agents reserve the right to vary commission rates during the course of the tenancy on giving three months prior notice in writing.

Alan Martin Estate Agents are not liable for any rent or non-payment of rent or any other liabilities incurred by the Tenant, or for any outgoings payable on behalf of the Landlord if there are insufficient funds available.

Alan Martin Estate Agents are not liable, either directly or indirectly, for any deficiency, loss or damage to the premises, its fixtures and fittings and contents, however caused, whether included in the Inventory or not.

Alan Martin Estate Agents do not accept legal liability for the management or security of any property before it is let or at the termination of a tenancy, or if unlet between tenancies, whether or not they hold keys to the property. The Landlord will pay to Alan Martin Estate Agents any other charges arising from any invoices, which they may at any time hold to the Landlord’s account.

The Landlord accepts that Alan Martin Estate Agents do not pay any bills on the Landlord’s behalf unless sufficient funds are available in the Management Fund whether the property is tenanted or not.

The Landlord agrees that in the event of a renewal or extension of a tenancy, Alan Martin Estate Agents may instruct a CORGI registered gas safety inspector to carry out an annual gas safety certificate on the day of renewal or extension if Alan Martin Estate Agents have not received a copy of a valid gas safety certificate or valid proof that a gas safety certificate has been carried out from the Landlord. A copy of a valid gas safety certificate must always be

forwarded to Alan Martin Estate Agents. The cost of this gas safety inspection shall be borne by the Landlord.

 

INDEMNITY

 

The Landlord indemnifies Alan Martin Estate Agents against any loss or damage Alan Martin Estate Agents may suffer as a result of acting as the Landlords Agent in respect of any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of the condition of the property of any hazard in or about the property. Both Landlords and Tenants are advised to take out all appropriate insurance cover.

The Landlord undertakes to ratify whatsoever Alan Martin Estate Agents shall lawfully do by virtue of these Terms of Business and to indemnify them against all costs and expenses properly incurred by them.


 

 

 

The Landlord undertakes to indemnify Alan Martin Estate Agents against any costs or actions arising out of any representations made by Alan Martin Estate Agents on behalf of the Landlord in all respects.

 

I/We hereby certify that I/We (jointly) own the property known as

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PROPERTY TELEPHONE NUMBER:..............................................................................................................................

Which I/We have instructed Alan Martin Estate Agents (Agents) Ltd to Let (and Manage) and that the Property was my/our principal private residence (YES/NO) at the time and if there are joint owners that both/all are aware of and agree to the letting of the Property.

I/We certify that my/our main residence (for more than six months of the year) is/is not in the UK and my/our address is:-

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CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER/S ..............................................................................................................................

EMAIL ADDRESS:. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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ACCOUNTANT NAME & ADDRESS: ..............................................................................................................................

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CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER/S ..............................................................................................................................

EMAIL ADDRESS:. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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LANDLORD BANK DETAILS

BANK…………………………………………………………………………………….. SORT CODE…………………………

ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER……………………………………………………… ACCOUNT NO……………………….

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I/We wish to undertake: (Please tick where applicable)

 

Letting

 

Letting plus Rent Collection

 

Letting, Rent Collection and Management

 

I / We confirm my / our instructions for Alan Martin Estate Agents Letting and Management Department to act on my / our behalf in securing a tenant for the above property under the terms presented to me / us in the Terms of Business. I / Will confirm as required to the regulations as pointed out by Alan Martin Estate Agents in regard to the Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations, Gas Appliances and general maintenance requirements. I/We herby accept the above terms of business.

 

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SIGNED ON BEHALF OF ALAN MARTIN ESTATE AGENTS

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Alan Martin Estate Agents Limited.

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