Marketing and Viewings - £125

Agency Agreement

3 The Cloisters, Kersteman Road, BS6 7DJ

This Agreement is made between the Landlord of the Property (as named at the end of this agreement) and SkeletonLets.com hereinafter referred to as "the Agent".

Marketing and Viewings Service

SkeletonLets.com provides a Marketing and Viewings Service to landlords who want the property marketed and shown to perspective Tenants but who wish to carrying out their own referencing and draw up their own tenancy agreement.

The Marketing and Viewings Service includes:

• Advise as to the likely rental income.
• Advertising and generally market the Property.
• Show the property to perspective Tenants.
• Where requested, organise for an inventory check at the beginning and end of the tenancy. There is a £10 admin charge for this service.
• Where requested, arrange for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the property. There is a £10 admin charge for this service.
• Where requested, arrange for a Gas Safety Check for the property. There is a £10 admin charge for this service.
• Where requested, PAT test for the property. There is a £10 admin charge for this service.

GENERAL AUTHORITY

The Landlord confirms that he/she is the sole or joint owner of the Property and that he/she has the right to rent out the Property under the terms of the mortgage or head lease. Where necessary, the Landlord confirms that permission to let has been granted by the mortgagee. The Landlord agrees that the Agent may take and hold deposits on behalf of the Landlord as a member of the Deposit Protection Scheme.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

The letting of property is now closely regulated with respect to consumer safety. The law makes particular demands regarding the safety, servicing and inspection of the gas and electric appliances and installations within a property, and with respect to the type of any furniture and soft furnishings that are also provided.

The following regulations apply:

• Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1988
• Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994
• Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
• Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates & Inspections) (England & Wales) Regulations 2007

The Landlord confirms that he/she is aware of these obligations and that the Agent has provided sufficient information (via explanatory leaflets available on request) to assist with compliance. It is agreed that the Landlord shall ensure that the Property is made available for letting in a safe condition and in compliance with above regulations.

By law, it is necessary to carry out an annual inspection and service for the central heating and any gas appliances. The Landlord will arrange to carry these out on or before the due dates and ensure the necessary inspection and maintenance records are given to the Agent. The Agent cannot accept responsibility for the Landlords failure to carry out these checks at the correct times.

The Landlord agrees to indemnify the Agent against any expenses or penalties that may be suffered as a result of non-compliance of the Property to fire, gas and electrical safety standards.

An EPC is required by law when a building is constructed, sold or put up for rent. The Landlord will need to provide an EPC which will be valid for ten years, to prospective tenants, the first time you let or re-let your property after 1 October 2008. skeletonlets.com cannot market a property without an EPC, if requested the Agent shall ensure the property has a current and valid EPC, there is a £10 admin charge for this service, alternatively you can arrange your own, or we can advise you of assessors in your area.

INSURANCE

The Landlord shall be responsible for the Property being adequately insured and that the insurance policy covers the Property being a rental Property.

MAINTENANCE

The Landlord warrants that the Property is made available in good and lettable condition and that the Property, beds, sofas and all other soft furnishings all conform to the current fire safety regulations.

COUNCIL TAX

Payment of Council Tax will normally be the responsibility of the tenants in the Property. However, landlords should be aware that where a property is empty, let as holiday accommodation, or let as a house in multiple occupation (HMO), responsibility for payment of Council Tax then rests with the owner of the property.

SERVICES

It is the responsibility of the incoming tenant to notify services such as Utilities and Council Tax.

INVENTORY

It is the landlord's responsibility to arrange an inventory, or skeletonlets.com can organise an inventory, there will be a charge of £10 admin fee for this service.

KEYS

The Landlord will ensure the Agent has one full set to allow access for viewings which the Agent will hold for the duration of the tenancy for office use only. The Landlord will be responsible for issuing each tenant with a full set of keys.

INVENTORY CHECK-IN

At the start of the tenancy, it will be the landlord's responsibility to attend the Property with the tenant(s) to complete the inventory and agreements. The tenant(s) should also be shown the location of utilities. The landlord should advise the tenant(s) of contact details for ongoing management.

HOLDING FEES & DEPOSITS

A holding fee is generally taken from a tenant applying to rent a property. The purpose of this fee is to verify the Tenant's serious intent to proceed, and to protect the Agent against any administrative expenses (taking out references, conducting viewings, re-advertising) that may be incurred should the tenant decide to withdraw the application.

The holding fee does not protect the Landlord against loss of rent in the event that the tenant decides to withdraw, or references prove to be unsuitable. However, early acceptance of rent from the applicant would not be advisable until satisfactory references have been received. Landlords should notify the Agent where they wish a larger security fee or deposit to be carried.

Upon signing the tenancy agreement, the Agent will take a dilapidations deposit from the Tenant(s) in addition to any rents due. The purpose of the dilapidations deposit is to protect the Landlord against loss of rent or damage to the Property during the tenancy itself.

The Agent is a member of the Deposit Protection Scheme, which is administered by: The Deposit Protection Service, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS99 6AA, Email: enquiries@depositprotection.com, Tel 0844 4727 000. The Agent shall transfer deposits to the Deposit Protection Service, and request its release following the landlord signing out the Tenant.

If there is a Dispute, the dispute will be referred to The DPS' Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service, unless either party indicates that they do not wish to use The ADR service or notifies The DPS in writing of their intention to resolve the dispute using the county courts, or another dispute resolution service.

The service is currently not charged to the Landlord however, the Agent reserves the right to pass on these charges at any time.

INCORRECT INFORMATION

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.

ACCEPTANCE & VARIATION

The Agent has the right to update fees at any time. Any proposals by the Agent to vary the terms and conditions of this agreement shall be made in writing. I/we confirm that we have read this agreement and wish to instruct the Agent on a Marketing and Viewings basis.

To enable us to offer Landlord services at a very competitive rates, we make a charge of 30% of the first month's rent, which is payable by the incoming Tenants (the agency fee). This makes up the majority of our income, so we ask that Landlords do not allow Tenants to move into their new property without checking with SkeletonLets.com that we have received the agency fee. This method ensures that we receive payment and can continue to offer our excellent rate of fees to you as a Landlord. Should you, as the Landlord allow one of our introduced Tenants move into your property, without the agency fee being paid, you become liable for that fee immediately.

I accept the above terms and wish to register. This is an electronic signature for the purpose of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 which I/We incorporate into this contract with SkeletonLets.com and is intended to have legal effect.

Landlords Details:

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Property to be Marketed:

	Address same as above
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