Tenants Advice Service - Protecting Tenants Rights
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Infosheets : Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Entering A Tenancy

Download 2.01 Looking for Somewhere to Live
Tips on finding a place and the steps to take before signing a lease.
Download 2.02 Abbreviations Used in Adverts
Explanations of common terms used in property advertisements.
Download 2.03 What Will It Cost to Move In?
Details the costs involved with moving into a new property.
Download 2.04 Electricity & Gas Meters
Getting connected and organising billing.
Download 2.05 Water Charges
Outlines the role of property managers and the rules that govern how they must operate.
Download 2.06 The Application for Tenancy
Types of tenancy, dealing with personal information, references, general tips and dealing with an unsuccessful applications.
Download 2.07 The Option Fee
Defines the Option Fee and relevant rules associated with it.
Download 2.08 The Tenancy Agreement
The pupose and types of tenancy agreement, how they relate to the law and what conditions can be excluded and/or included.
Download 2.09 The Security Bond
Covers what the bond is for, limits on bonds, pet bonds, where the money is kept and interest on bond monies.
Download 2.10 The Property Condition Report
Describes the purpose of the Property Condition Report, the concept of 'fair wear and tear' and other general tips.

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