STAGE ONE
Once approached by a landlord Student Housing Lancaster representatives will visit the property for inspection to establish the property satisfies the following criteria: On this visit we will also discuss proposed rental amounts.
(a) Issued with a gas and electrical safety certificates - must be supplied by 31 August each year
(b) Fitted with a smoke alarm (preferably mains wired)
(c) Furnished to a high standard and have a bed, desk, chair and wardrobe in each bedroom
(d) All furniture and fixtures meet current fire regulations as confirmed to us by the landlord
(e) High standard of decoration throughout property
After accepting a property Student Housing Lancaster will discus with the landlord any repairs or decoration work required to bring the property up to best letting standard and arrange for the agreed work to be carried out (if required).
Take digital photos of interior and exterior of property.
Receive full set of keys for the property, once we have these we will start the contract.
STAGE TWO
Once the property is ready to be let Student Housing Lancaster will do the following:-
Advertise the property on the Student Housing Lancaster website, which is promoted in the local press when necessary.
Show round all prospective tenants.
Sign contracts as agreed between the landlord and tenant ensuring the tenant understands the need for deposits etc.
Instruct tenants as to payment requirement for rent, I.e. dates & amounts.
Keep a copy of all sets of keys for the property.
A report of each visit will be sent to the landlord giving feedback as required.
LANDLORD RESPONSIBLITIES
Throughout the contract term the landlord will retain overall responsibility for the whole property.
The landlord understands it is his/her sole responsibility to collect and receive all rents and payments from the tenants.
The landlord will ensure all necessary guarantees and certificates regarding the property are valid and in date i.e. Gas Certificates and warranties.
The Landlord agrees to ensure that all fixtures and fittings including furniture supplied will meet current fire safety standards.
The landlord will keep the property and his contents insured against all risks.
The landlord will notify any bank or financial institution of intention to let the property and obtain their agreement to this.
The landlord must understand that all responsibility for electrical safety, gas safety and legalities etc lies with the landlord.
The landlord remains responsible for electrical appliances, and furniture and ensures they meet current safety standards.
The Landlord will keep all permanent services/equipment in a good state of repair i.e. boilers, cookers, fires, toilets,sinks etc.
The landlord will contact Student Housing Lancaster regularly to update information regarding change of address, telephone numbers, tradesmen etc.
The landlord will allow advertising material such as posters and boards at the property.
The landlord will be responsible for payments to Student Housing Lancaster as follows:-
A flat rate let only fee of £495 must be paid in full.
