Common use of The Tenant will Clause in Contracts

The Tenant will. 1.1 Pay the rent on the due date strictly by standing order. In the event that the rent is paid by any other method (e.g cash/cheque) then a surcharge of ₤5 will be levied for each payment. 1.2 Use the property in the manner a good tenant would. 1.3 Pay 50% share of the costs and disbursements in relation to the preparation of the inventory and “check out” at the end of the tenancy. The other 50% to be paid by the landlord. 1.4 Pay all charges for any electricity, gas, water, television or telephone used at or supplied to the property and council tax that might be charged in addition to or replacement of it during the term. It is the responsibility of the Tenant to read and record all meter readings at the beginning of the tenancy and to inform the supplier(s) of these readings. Property Solutions or the Landlord will not be held responsible if this is not adhered to. The tenants must also read the meters at the end of the tenancy and give these to the supplier along with a forwarding address for final bills to be sent to them. Information on the supplier and meter readings at the end of the tenancy must be given to Property Solutions or the Landlord when keys are returned. 1.5 Keep the interior of the property in a good, clean and tenable state and condition and not to damage or injure the property including the interior walls by hanging of pictures and posters. Blue tack and similar adhesive products are not permitted. A reasonable number of picture hooks will be permitted. 1.6 Keep the exterior free from rubbish, including bin bags, which will be put out on the day of collection, to maintain the gardens front and back, you are to provide your own tools. Alternatively you can use the service of our independent gardener who will charge a fee dependent on the size and condition of the garden. Charges will be detailed in the property handbook issued at the start of the tenancy agreement. 1.7 Check the inventory and report any errors/deficiencies to the Landlord’s Agent, returning a copy with any annotations/corrections as necessary within 7 days. It is worth pointing out that sometimes when deductions have been made from deposits in the past, tenants have subsequently claimed that the property was “like that when we moved in”. Therefore it is absolutely vital that the deficiency is clearly highlighted on the inventory at the beginning of your tenancy otherwise there will be a deduction made from the deposits when you vacate the property in accordance with the enclosed charge list. If a deficiency is highlighted on the inventory but later rectified, the remedial work then negates the original deficiency. If we do not hear from you within 7 days we will be under the assumption that you do not wish to make any changes to the inventory and therefore have agreed to everything noted. 1.8 Return the property to the landlord at the end of the term in the same clean state and condition it was in at the beginning of the term as stated on the inventory/schedule of conditions and if any item listed requires repair, replacing, cleaning or laundering pay for it unless the cause is fair wear and tear. The return of the Property shall be signified by the return of ALL the keys and rent shall be payable until this time. The tenant agrees to pay the reasonable costs of replacing locks if you fail to return all keys. 1.9 Not make any alteration, addition or redecoration to the property or to move or remove furniture or effects from the places where they are listed as being on the inventory without the prior written consent of the landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). Storage of items of furniture not required at the property will not be provided by the landlord or agent. 1.10 Not do or omit to do anything to the property which may be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the landlord or occupiers of adjoining or nearby premises or which may in any way prejudice the insurance of the property including exposing the property to damage by frost or fire. You must not play any radio, CD, record player, television or similar equipment or musical instrument in a way that will cause a nuisance, annoy the neighbours or be heard outside the property between 11pm and 8am. 1.11 Pay any excess on the Landlords insurance if the claim results from negligence, misuse or failure to act reasonably by the Tenant or any of his friends or visitors. 1.12 Not allow or keep any pets/animals at the property. 1.13 Not use or allow the property to be used in any way what so ever other than private residence. 1.14 Allow the Landlord or his Agent to hold a set of keys for the property. 1.15 Not assign, sublet, charge or part with or share possession or occupation of the property. 1.16 Not permit any visitor to stay for a period of more than 3 days. 1.17 Not bring into the property any furniture, fixtures or household belongings which do not meet the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations. 1.18 Pay interest at the rate of 4% above the Bank of England base lending rate at the time upon any rent or other money due from the tenant under this agreement which is more than 7 days in arrears in respect of the period from when it became due to the date of payment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis. 1.19 A charge of £25 plus VAT will be levied on any returned or late payments. The refund of any over payments will incur an administration fee of £25 plus VAT. 1.20 Report in writing to the landlord any damage to or any work requiring attention in the property and to allow the landlord 14 working days to carry out non-urgent work. Urgent works will be dealt with according to the severity of the problem. 1.21 Allow the landlord or his/her agent to enter the property with prospective tenants or to inspect the property, during reasonable hours, 24 hours notice will be given unless otherwise agreed with tenants. 1.22 Not smoke or permit friends and visitors to smoke inside the property without the prior written consent of the landlord. Any damage caused to the property by smokers will be subject to rectification by the tenants prior to the end of the tenancy. Deductions will be made from the deposit if this is not adhered to. 1.23 Secure the property at all times using locks, which have been provided. A spare key must be provided immediately (to the landlord or his/her agent) for any bedroom door locks fitted. You must inform us in writing if the property is to be empty for more than 7 days in a row. 1.24 Not change the supplier of gas or electricity without the written consent of the landlord. 1.25 Provide a Parental guarantee if asked to do so by the landlord. 1.26 Dispose of all refuse on a weekly basis through the services provided by the Local Authority. 1.27 Not bring bicycles, motorcycles and prams into the property without our permission, in writing which we will not unreasonably withhold. 1.28 Not tamper with any fire precautions including the wedging open of fire doors, removal or covering of smoke/heat detectors as well as inappropriate use of fire extinguishers and fire blankets. 1.29 Not disable or interfere with any self closing mechanisms fitted to internal doors. 1.30 Not cause obstruction to any communal areas within the property which serve as a protected escape route in case of fire. The Landlord reserves the right to remove or have removed any such obstructions and at his discretion to charge the reasonable costs, payable on demand, to the Tenant for doing so. 1.31 Not dry any washing inside the property, except in a ventilated and heated room suitable for such purposes. 1.32 Keep the Property at all times sufficiently well aired and warmed to avoid the build up of condensation and prevent mildew growth and protect it from frost. 1.33 Not block ventilators supplied at the property. 1.34 Not keep, use or permit to be used any oil stove, paraffin heater or other portable fuel burning appliance, or other appliance against the terms of the insurance of the Property, except as provided by the landlord. 1.35 Not keep any dangerous or inflammable goods, materials or substances in or on the Premises, apart from those required for general household use. 1.36 Not use or permit to be used any candles, incense sticks or any such item.

The Tenant will. 1.1 Pay the rent on the due date strictly by standing order. In the event that the rent is paid by any other method (e.g cash/cheque) then a surcharge of ₤5 will be levied for each payment. 1.2 Use the property in the manner a good tenant would. 1.3 Pay 50% share of the costs and disbursements in relation to the preparation of the inventory and “check out” at the end of the tenancy. The other 50% to be paid by the landlord. 1.4 Pay all charges for any electricity, gas, water, television or telephone used at or supplied to the property and council tax that might be charged in addition to or replacement of it during the term. It is the responsibility of the Tenant to read and record all meter readings at the beginning of the tenancy and to inform the supplier(s) of these readings. Property Solutions or the Landlord will not be held responsible if this is not adhered to. The tenants must also read the meters at the end of the tenancy and give these to the supplier along with a forwarding address for final bills to be sent to them. Information on the supplier and meter readings at the end of the tenancy must be given to Property Solutions or the Landlord when keys are returned. 1.5 1.3 Keep the interior of the property in a good, clean and tenable state and condition and not to damage or injure the property including the interior walls by hanging of pictures and posters. Blue tack and similar adhesive products are not permitted. A reasonable number of picture hooks will be permitted. 1.6 1.4 Keep the exterior free from rubbish, including bin bags, which will be put out on the day of collection, to maintain the gardens front and back, you are to provide your own tools. Alternatively you can use the service of our independent gardener who will charge a fee dependent on the size and condition of the garden. Charges will be detailed in the property handbook issued at the start of the tenancy agreement. 1.7 Check the inventory and report any errors/deficiencies to the Landlord’s Agent, returning a copy with any annotations/corrections as necessary within 7 days. It is worth pointing out that sometimes when deductions have been made from deposits in the past, tenants have subsequently claimed that the property was “like that when we moved in”. Therefore it is absolutely vital that the deficiency is clearly highlighted on the inventory at the beginning of your tenancy otherwise there will be a deduction made from the deposits when you vacate the property in accordance with the enclosed charge list. If a deficiency is highlighted on the inventory but later rectified, the remedial work then negates the original deficiency. If we do not hear from you within 7 days we will be under the assumption that you do not wish to make any changes to the inventory and therefore have agreed to everything noted. 1.8 1.5 Return the property to the landlord at the end of the term in the same clean state and condition it was in at the beginning of the term as stated on the inventory/schedule of conditions and if any item listed requires repair, replacing, cleaning or laundering pay for it unless the cause is fair wear and tear. The return of the Property shall be signified by the return of ALL all the keys and rent shall be payable until this time. The tenant agrees to pay the reasonable costs of replacing locks if you fail to return all keys. 1.9 1.6 Not make any alteration, addition or redecoration to the property or to move or remove furniture or effects from the places where they are listed as being on the inventory without the prior written consent of the landlord (which will not be unreasonably withheld). Storage of items of furniture not required at the property will not be provided by the landlord or agent. 1.10 1.7 Not do or omit to do anything to the property which may be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the landlord or occupiers of adjoining or nearby premises or which may in any way prejudice the insurance of the property including exposing the property to damage by frost or fire. You must not play any radio, CD, record player, television or similar equipment or musical instrument in a way that will cause a nuisance, annoy the neighbours or be heard outside the property between 11pm and 8am. 1.11 Pay any excess on the Landlords insurance if the claim results from negligence, misuse or failure to act reasonably by the Tenant or any of his friends or visitors. 1.12 1.8 Not allow or keep any pets/animals at the property. 1.13 1.9 Not use or allow the property to be used in any way what so ever other than private residence. 1.14 Allow the Landlord or his Agent to hold a set of keys for the property. 1.15 1.10 Not assign, sublet, charge or part with or share possession or occupation of the property. 1.16 Not permit any visitor to stay for a period of more than 3 days. 1.17 Not bring into the property any furniture, fixtures or household belongings which do not meet the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations. 1.18 1.11 Pay interest at the rate of 4% above the Bank of England base lending rate at the time upon any rent or other money due from the tenant under this agreement which is more than 7 days in arrears in respect of the period from when it became due to the date of payment. Interest will be calculated on a daily basis. 1.19 1.12 A charge of £25 plus VAT will be levied on any returned or late payments. The refund of any over payments will incur an administration fee of £25 plus VAT. 1.20 1.13 Report in writing to the landlord any damage to or any work requiring attention in the property and to allow the landlord 14 working days to carry out non-urgent work. Urgent works will be dealt with according to the severity of the problem. 1.21 1.14 Allow the landlord or his/her agent to enter the property with prospective tenants or to inspect the property, during reasonable hours, 24 hours notice will be given unless otherwise agreed with tenants. 1.22 Not smoke or permit friends and visitors to smoke inside the property without the prior written consent of the landlord. Any damage caused to the property by smokers will be subject to rectification by the tenants prior to the end of the tenancy. Deductions will be made from the deposit if this is not adhered to. 1.23 1.15 Secure the property at all times using locks, which have been provided. A spare key must be provided immediately (to the landlord or his/her agent) for any bedroom door locks fitted. You must inform us in writing if the property is to be empty for more than 7 days in a row. 1.24 1.16 Not change the supplier of gas or electricity without the written consent of the landlord. 1.25 1.17 Provide a Parental or Bank rent guarantee if asked to do so by the landlord. 1.26 Dispose of all refuse on a weekly basis through 1.18 Repair any Damage caused to the services provided property by the Local Authoritytenants or their guests (fair wear and tear excluded) before leaving, or it will be deducted from the deposit. 1.27 Not bring bicycles1.19 The tenants must keep all drains inside and outside clean. This applies to surface level only where particular care must be taken to ensure that food items and hair do not cause any blockages. 1.20 The tenants are responsible to provide the rates exemption certificate to the relevant council, motorcycles and prams into to get the property without our permission, in writing which we will not unreasonably withhold. 1.28 Not tamper with exempt from any fire precautions including the wedging open kind of fire doors, removal or covering of smoke/heat detectors as well as inappropriate use of fire extinguishers and fire blankets. 1.29 Not disable or interfere with any self closing mechanisms fitted taxes. Tenants should arrange to internal doors. 1.30 Not cause obstruction to any communal areas within inspect the property which serve as within a protected escape route in case week of fire. The Landlord reserves the right tenancy agreement commencing to remove enable any problems or have removed any such obstructions and at his discretion to charge the reasonable costs, payable on demand, to the Tenant for doing so. 1.31 Not dry any washing inside the property, except in a ventilated and heated room suitable for such purposes. 1.32 Keep the Property at all times sufficiently well aired and warmed to avoid the build up of condensation and prevent mildew growth and protect it from frost. 1.33 Not block ventilators supplied at the property. 1.34 Not keep, use or permit difficulties to be used any oil stove, paraffin heater resolved. Any works which have not been negotiated prior to contract signing and identified at this point will be carried out and completed within six weeks (during the summer period) unless urgent works are required. There will be no compensation (monetary or other portable fuel burning appliance, or other appliance against the terms of the insurance of the Property, except as provided by the landlordotherwise) offered whilst these works are being carried out. 1.35 Not keep any dangerous or inflammable goods, materials or substances in or on the Premises, apart from those required for general household use. 1.36 Not use or permit to be used any candles, incense sticks or any such item.