{"id":1804,"date":"2012-09-26T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2012-09-26T09:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.legal4landlords.com\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2012-09-26T09:00:43","modified_gmt":"2012-09-26T09:00:43","slug":"4-top-tips-for-student-tenants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/4-top-tips-for-student-tenants\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Top Tips For Student Tenants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_1632\" style=\"width: 234px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.legal4landlords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/StudentsOnly_ToLet.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1632\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1632\" title=\"StudentsOnly_ToLet\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.legal4landlords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/StudentsOnly_ToLet.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for student tenants\" width=\"224\" height=\"224\" \/><\/span><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top Tips for student tenants<\/p><\/div><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">With UK University terms now started for the 2012\/13 academic year <\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">we offer 5 great tips for new student tenants.<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.- Many landlords require a deposit for the rental of a property and may ask for the deposit and the first month\u2019s rent.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This can be quite a large sum of cash to part with up front so when saving keep the necessary money separate and don\u2019t be tempted to spend it or else you won\u2019t be going anywhere!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are sharing with others, make sure that you and your flatmates have calculated how much you will each need to contribute every month<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Budget adequately to have this money ready before you move in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Under UK law all tenancy deposit money accepted by a landlord must be protected by one of three government authorised schemes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ensure that your landlord is protecting your deposit and ask for a copy of the Deposit Protection Certificate to be provided to you as proof of protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The majority of students should not have problems getting their deposit back at the end of their tenancy. However, you should be aware that any accidental spills or damage to the property could result in a damage deduction from the original deposit amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To minimise the chances of damage try to look after the property and keep it looking clean and tidy, as it was when you moved in. This may not always be easy in a house of multiple occupation (HMO) however each individual tenant can be held solely or collectively liable for all damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Read the terms of the contract to ensure you\u2019re not breaking any of the landlord\u2019s or letting agent\u2019s rules and ensure you are aware of your rights and responsibilities as the tenant.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There may be separate clauses written into the tenancy agreement (AST) that may include points about not putting nails into the walls and keeping the garden tidy. It is only fair that you look after your home for the time that you live there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Parties aren\u2019t necessarily a no-no, but remember that any spills or stains could mean a deduction from the deposit when it\u2019s time to move out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remember to show some respect for your neighbours if they are not invited to your parties, the last thing you want is the landlord receiving complaints.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a02.- Part of the moving in process should also include an inventory conducted by the landlord or letting agent so that all parties have an accurate record of the condition of the property and everything within it on check in.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Be sure to ask your landlord or letting agent about the inventory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All tenants should receive a copy of the inventory following check in and are required to sign to accept and agree the condition and state of repair of the rental property are recorded correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keep the inventory document safe as you will need it when the tenancy ends and you check-out of the rental property.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a03.- All tenants are free to enjoy their home without interruption from the landlord or their appointed agent. However, you should be aware that your landlord may wish to conduct periodic inspections on the property, every 3 to 6 months or so.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is quite normal and is primarily for property maintenance and the landlord\u2019s peace of mind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The landlord or their representative will need to give you at least 24 hours notice before they enter the premises and it is reasonable to allow them access, refusal may jeopardise your tenancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You must also allow the landlord or their representative, entry to the property towards the end of the tenancy, so that they can conduct viewings with prospective future tenants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a04.- Take care of all your belongings and possessions when moving into rental property as the last thing you will want is to have to fork out for new possessions as a result of damage, loss or theft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Student houses are like an Aladdin\u2019s Cave for thieves on the prowl and expensive student necessities like laptops, mobile phones, iPods, games consoles and TV\u2019s are all worth stealing and most burglaries are committed by opportunistic thieves.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Avoid getting caught out organise <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legal4landlords.com\/tenants-contents-insurance\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">tenant contents insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, to cover your possessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is the tenant\u2019s responsibility not the landlords.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Don\u2019t be careless about leaving windows open and doors unlocked when you are out<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ensure valuable items are left out of sight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Set the radio and lights on a timer when you are out of the property for extended periods to give the appearance that someone is at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a05.- Pay the rent, in full, on time every month &#8211; No excuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Living away from home can be expensive but it is advisable to ensure that all bills for utilities and services are paid in full when they are due. Unless stated in the tenancy agreement all energy and supplementary services such as broadband and or telephone are the tenants responsibility and not the landlord&#8217;s.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are sharing a rental property organise to pay individually to ensure that you keep a roof over your head during the university term.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Failure to pay for utilities and supplementary services can result in CCJ&#8217;s against you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The landlord is within their rights to pass on any previous or forwarding\u00a0addresses to debt collectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Failure to pay the rent will make you liable\u00a0 for eviction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If evicted you will also face court costs as well as having to repay the owed rent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Good Luck with your studies and enjoy the term!<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 With UK University terms now started for the 2012\/13 academic year we offer 5 great tips for new student tenants. 1.- Many landlords require a deposit for the rental of a property and may ask for the deposit and the first month\u2019s rent. 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