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RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS TENANCY APPLICATION FORM
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PMP Property Management Ltd44 Green Park Road, Northfield, Birmingham,B31 5BD
p: 0121 286 2222
www.PMPproperty.co.uk
1 Front Cover
2 Contents Page
3 Guidance Notes Please Read
4 Criteria
5 Application Completion Notes
7 Tenant Obligations
9 Pre-Tenancy Checklist
11 Required Additional
12 Affordability Calculator
13 Application Form
Contents
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General Guidance Notes
Please Read Carefully1. A property will not be reserved unless a completed application form, proof of residency
and the non-refundable administration fee of £160.00 inc VAT have been received bythe residential lettings office at Northfield. The proof of residency needs to be either autility bill, mobile telephone bill, council tax bill or a signed and dated letter from yourcurrent employer’, all of which must be dated within the last 3 months. Bankstatements are not acceptable. Proof of identification is also
required (i.e. copy of driving licence, passport or works ID). Once the forms are receivedthey are forwarded to CCV to be referenced, where they will obtain verbal or writtenreferences and carry out a full credit check.
2. If the tenancy is to be amongst sharers, each subsequent applicant over the age of 18will need to complete an application form and pay a non-refundable application fee of£30.00 inc VAT for each form processed.
3. If a guarantor is required they will need to complete a Guarantors Application Form andpay a non-refundable application fee of £30.00 inc VAT.
4. Payment for the ‘application fee’, can be made either by cheque, bank deposit or EFT.
5. All of our properties are taken as seen; therefore any application will only be acceptedfrom a prospective tenant who has viewed the property. All properties are available fora minimum of six months subject to suitable references.
6. Should any application be rejected for any reason before the credit check is carried outthe ‘application fee’, will be refunded minus any administration costs incurred.
7. Payment of the deposit and rent when you sign for the property should be a bankersdraft, bank deposit or EFT
PLEASE NOTE THE COMPANY WILL NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS OR PERSONAL CHEQUES
FOR THE DEPOSIT & FIRST MONTHS RENT
Please complete all sections in full on the individual application form from the point on the
first page where it states ‘TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT’.
PLEASE REMEMBER – FAILURE TO COMPLETE ANY PART OF THIS
APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN A DELAY IN REFERENCES BEING COMPLETED.
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Criteria
Do you fit the criteria to pass the credit referencing?
● Are you able to supply 3 years address history in the UK?
● Do you have any adverse credit history? (E.g. CCJ’s –Must be less than £300 and be
disclosed).
● Have you been Employed for the last 12 months? If you have had a break of more than
2 weeks between jobs you will need a guarantor.
● Are you Self Employed? If you are you will need to have been self-employed for the last
3 years and either have an Accountant who can verify your income or have 3 years self-
assessment forms.
● A guarantor will need to fit the above criteria as well.
● Have you checked your income and guarantors income if applicable on the attached
affordability calculator?
We will carry out Landlords references (if applicable) and employment references to verify
your income stated on the application form.
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Application Completion Notes
By following the guidance and advice given below, your application will be processed with
the minimum of delay. Please keep this document for future reference.
The application form
To avoid unnecessary delay, please complete the application form in full and in capital letters. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0121 286 2222. We will be calling your referees to verify the information you have provided so please ensure that they know to expect a call from us. This will speed up your application.
Home address information
We require full details of your residential addresses for the past three years, even if
addresses are overseas.
I currently live in a rented property
The details of your landlord, letting agent or organisation to which you pay your rent should
be supplied. If you are aware your landlord is difficult to contact, please provide
alternative contact information. Please ensure that you have advised the contact to expect a
call from us.
What should I do if I have current, historic or pending adverse credit?
You should ensure that as much information is provided as possible on a separate sheet and
submit this with your application. Failure to answer this question accurately may
jeopardise your application/tenancy. Details of borrowings which you are repaying within
credit terms do not need to be listed.
Income details
We require six months income/employment details (three years if self-employed). A section
for previous employment information is provided. However, please use a separate sheet if
necessary.
I am/will be employed by an educational establishment that is closed for holidays.
If the educational establishment is controlled by a local authority, the full local authority
details along with the name of the school/educational establishment should be supplied in
the employment section provided on the application form along with your position, start
date, employee number etc. If you have the details please also give us the contact details for
the establishment’s bursar. If your employer is not a local authority please provide a copy
work contract along with your most recent copy pay slips.
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I am self-employed and have an accountant/auditor.
Your accountants/auditors details should be supplied where indicated. Please also ensure
you have told your accountants/auditors to expect contact from us and authorize them to
provide a reference to us.
The income figure to be stated on the application form in the section Current Income
Details should be the figure shown as the profit on your last finalised accounts in relation to
yourself employment. If you have recently commenced trading and have yet to have your
first set of accounts finalised, please state “not finalised” in this section and you will require
a Guarantor.
I am self-employed and do not use an accountant/auditor.
A copy of your last three years tax calculation issued by the H M Revenue & Customs
(SA302.SA100) in relation to self-assessment should be submitted with your application.
Please note a “Statement of Account” is NOT acceptable. If you submit your details on-line
to H M Revenue & Customs, your tax calculations can be obtained through your on-line
facility with them.
I am working on a contract/as a temporary member of staff.
The details of the company through whom you have secured work should be provided with
the contractual end date of your work placement.
I am retired and my income is derived from pensions.
Please submit copy pension statements that confirm your pension income with your
application. You should ensure that contact details for your pension providers are included.
Please also ensure that you have told your pensions administrator to expect a contact from
us and authorise them to provide a reference to us.
I am retired and my income is derived from investments (and pension income).
Please provide details of your financial advisor/accountant who can verify your situation. If
you do not have an accountant please provide six months bank statements. If you are also in
receipt of pension income, please refer to the paragraph above.
I have independent means
We will need to see evidence of your savings for the preceding six months. The simplest way
is to send us copies of your last six months bank statements.
I am unemployed/student
A Guarantor will be needed. Please can you ensure that the Guarantor Application form is
completed.
I am claiming benefits
We will need to see proof of the benefits. Please provide a copy of the benefit statement or
payment booklet. You will also require a guarantor and will need to pay two months’rent up
front.
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Tenant Obligations
1. The tenant is asked to note that when they sign their Tenancy Agreement (or any
endorsement made thereafter) and the said agreement states a specific length of
tenancy, they are legally bound to pay rent for the full term of the tenancy, whether or not they
remain at the property for that length of time. If the tenant does need to
vacate early the Landlord may release them from the agreement providing the rent is paid until a
new tenant is found and the Landlords agents costs for letting the property are paid.
2. You will be required to pay a Deposit which is equal to one and a half months rent
together with the first month’s rent when signing an agreement. This payment must be in the
form of a Bankers Draft, Building Society Cheque, Direct Deposit or EFT.
3. The Deposit is held in respect of damage to the property or contents, such deposit to be fully
returnable (without interest) at the end of the tenancy but after deducting any sum due in
respect of rent, damage to the property or in compensation for the breach of any other terms of
this agreement. Please refer to the tenants guide 'how to get a full bond return'
4. All correspondence you receive, which is not addressed to the tenant personally, should be
redirected to the Landlord. There is of course, no postage payable on re-addressed unopened
mail.
5. The Tenant should always contact the Landlord or the Lettings Department as
appropriate if they have any queries regarding repairs to the property itself including the central
heating system and any electrical or gas appliances BEFORE arranging for any work to be carried
out.
6. Breakages of windows or glass are the Tenants responsibilities for repair.
7. During the period 1st November to 31st March inclusive, there is always a danger of damage to
the property from burst pipes etc and should the Tenant be away from the property at any time,
it is their responsibility to ensure that some form of heating is left low, or other action is taken to
prevent damage occurring.
8. The tenant may not remove furniture or any items belonging to the Landlord from the property
and should, leave the furniture and effect at the end of the Tenancy in the rooms or places in
which they were at the beginning of the tenancy.
9. At no time to keep pets including a dog or cat in or about the property without the
express permission of the Landlord or his representative.
10. Any television sets which may be included on the inventory at the commencement of the
tenancy may be used by the tenant on the understanding that in the event of any breakdowns or
repairs required, this is the responsibility of the tenant to put right. The tenant is also
responsible for the payment of license fees in addition to the rent.
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11. The Tenant must keep the interior of the premises clean and in good decorative
condition and repair and inform the Landlord or agent or anything needing to be attendedto.
12. The Tenant must not without the written consent of the Landlord, make any
decorative or structural alterations to the premises or remove any partition, door,
cupboard or fixture and not altering the existing decoration scheme.
13. The Tenant must keep the garden in a proper state of cultivation and clear, tidy and free
from weeds, if it is so at the beginning of the tenancy. A gardener can be arranged for a smallfee, please speak with your agent.
14. No television / satellite dishes / receivers may be installed or erected at the property
without the Landlords written permission.
15. If the Tenant(s) remains in possession after the expiry of the term, and no new tenancy
comes into being, the Tenant(s) becomes entitles to a statutory periodic tenancy which the
Tenant(s) can bring to an end after serving on the Landlord(s) no less that 1 rental
months’notice of the intention to quit in writing and specify the date the Tenant(s) will be
leaving.
16. The Tenant must permit the Landlord or the Landlords Agents at reasonable hours in the
daytime, within the last twenty-eight days of the tenancy to enter and view the property
with prospective tenants.
17. After vacation, the property will be inspected by the Landlords Agents all furniture,
equipment, should be located in the rooms in which it appears in the inventory.
18.
It is the Tenants responsibility to notify their Bank to cancel the standing order for the
rent. Failure to cancel a standing order will result in the Tenant being charged a handling fee
of £20.00+VAT (£24.00) for each payment that we have to return to your bank.
19.
At the end of the tenancy, the tenant is liable to pay the book out fee which is £60.00 inc VAT
up to 3 bedroom properties and £80.00 inc VAT for 4 bedroom properties upwards Please call
the office for the relevant charges in this respect. The charge will be deducted from deposit
monies. By signing the tenancy agreement the Tenant is agreeing to this charge being made.
20.
Upon vacating the property, the tenant should arrange with the post office for all mail to be
re-directed to their forwarding address.
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A charge will be levied of £10.00 + VAT (£11.75) for each year or part year that the deposit
is held by us. The total amount will be deducted from deposit monies held at the tenancy.
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The Tenant shall keep the Premises and also return the property to the owner in a clean and sanitary condition and free from dirt, oils, grease, insects, and vermin. A 'check-out' report will be carried out to account for any repairs or cleaning that may need to be attended to, please refer to the 'Final Inspection Guide'.
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Pre-Tenancy Checklist
Please read each point and initial that you understood. At the end of the check list please
sign and date.
1. I understand that once my application has been submitted to CCV that my application
fee of £160.00 is non-refundable.
Initial … … … … … .
2. I understand that for every additional person named on the tenancy I /we have to pay an
additional £30.00 for referencing which is non-refundable and I also understand that if
have to have a guarantor, £30.00 is payable for their application and this is also non-
refundable.
Initial … … … … … .
3. I understand that once I have submitted my application form that I need to contact my
current employer and current Landlord and inform them to expect a reference from our
CCV referencing company. This needs to be responded to immediately. (This is where
the delay usually occurs.)
Initial … … … … … .
4. I have viewed the property and understand that the property is let as seen. If there isany work I feel is needed to be carried out on the property. I have informed PMPProperty Management in writing before the Tenancy Application has been submitted. Ifthe property is described as unfurnished, NO items (including white goods), will be left inthe property, unless otherwise stated. If property is described as part or fully
furnished I am aware what items are being left in the property.
Initial … … … … …
5. I understand that I need to bring with me, when signing the tenancy agreement, if not
already provided, proof of residency and proof of identification and proof of income as
set out in Page 2 Clause 1.
Initial … … … … …
6. I will need to pay one month’s rent (two months for tenants receiving benefits) plus one
and a half months rent as a deposit as set out in Page 2 Clause 7
Initial … … … … …
7. I understand that I am/we are signing a six month Tenancy Agreement. (If longer tenancy,
this has previously been agreed by the Landlord.)
Initial … … … … … .
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8. I understand that just before the end of the 6 month Tenancy Agreement I/we will
either be contacted by PMP Property Management or I/we will contact PMPProperty Management to confirm if I/we wish to stay in the property. If I/we wish tostay in the property we will await confirmation from the Landlord to agree. If I/we
wish to vacate the property at the end of the 6 month agreement the Landlord will be
made aware. There will be a charge of £60.00 inc VAT to renew the tenancy
agreement.
Initial … … … … … .
9. Once a move in date has been confirmed with the landlord and yourself, paperwork
will be drawn up. If at any point the date is changed by yourselves, an administration
fee of £10 plus VAT (£12.00) will be payable.
Initial … … … … … .
10. I agree that any fees for holding of deposit as per point 21 of the tenant’s obligations
can be deducted from deposit monies at the end of the tenancy.
Initial … … … … … .
11. I agree that provided the landlord is registered with an appropriate deposit scheme
and PMP Property Management have qualified the registration. Deposit monies can
be released to the Landlord immediately on his request.
Initial … … … … … .
12. I agree that if the application forms / guarantor application forms are not received by
PMP Property Management within 2 working days, the property will be remarketed.
Initial… … … … … .
13. I agree to convert all utilities to Hallmark Utility Management Scheme and will provide
direct debit details on the day of handover.
Initial … … … … … .
14. I agree that a representative from Hazelton Mobbs & Mountford insurance will
contact me to discuss my contents insurance needs that are a requirement of this
tenancy .
Initial… … … ..
I HEREBY AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE TENANTS OBLIGATIONS ISSUED BY THE
LANDLORDS AGENTS WHICH I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE.
SIGNED: … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
PRINTED: … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
DATE: … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
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Required Additional Information
Property applied for: … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… … … … … … … … …
Please supply details of ALL persons who will be residing in the property (including
applicant). Details to include full names, age and sex.
Name Male/Female AGE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Please state the approximate date you wish to take over the tenancy of this property:
… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ........................
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Affordability Calculator
Monthly
Rent
Tenant
Income
Guarantor
Income
Monthly
Rent
Tenant
Income
Guarantor
Income
150 4500 5400 1350 40500 48600
200 6000 7200 1400 42000 50400
250 7500 9000 1450 43500 52200
300 9000 10800 1500 45000 54000
350 10500 12600 1550 46500 55800
400 12000 14400 1600 48000 57600
450 13500 16200 1650 49500 59400
500 15000 18000 1700 51000 61200
550 16500 19800 1750 52500 63000
600 18000 21600 1800 54000 64800
650 19500 23400 1850 55500 66600
700 21000 25200 1900 57000 68400
750 22500 27000 1950 58500 70200
800 24000 28800 2000 60000 72000
850 25500 30600 2050 61500 73800
900 27000 32400 2100 63000 75600
950 28500 34200 2150 64500 77400
1000 30000 36000 2200 66000 79200
1050 31500 37800 2250 67500 81000
1100 33000 39600 2300 69000 82800
1150 34500 41400 2350 70500 84600
1200 36000 43200 2400 72000 86400
1250 37500 45000 2450 73500 88200
1300 39000 46800 2500 75000 90000
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Prospective Tenant Application FormIn order for the application to be processed quickly please complete all the details below.
Personal Details Bank Account Details
Please supply your full legal name, nationality and date of birth.
Title: (e.g. Mr, Mrs, Ms etc.) First Name:
Last Name:
Maiden Name (where applicable):
Date of Birth: Nationality:
DD / MM / YY
Contact DetailsPlease supply at least one contact number below. If you includeyour email address we will send you regular updates with theprogress on your application.
Email Address:
Daytime Telephone Number:
Evening Telephone Number:
Mobile Telephone Number:
Proof of Identity
We are required to verify your identity - to speed up the processplease supply the following:
Passport Number:
National Insurance Number:
Please supply details of your UK bank account from whichpayments will be made:
Name of Bank or Building Society:
Branch Address:
Account Name:
Sort Code:
Account Number:
Contact Number:
Credit History
Please be aware that it may harm your application if you do notdeclare relevant information and are later found to have any CourtOrder, IVA (Individual VoluntaryArrangement) or Bankruptcy Orders.
Have you any CCJs/Bankruptcies/Administration Orders?
Yes No
If YES please supply details below:
CCJ
Bankruptcy
Voluntary Arrangement
Date DD / MM / YY
Details (amount, if discharged, for example)
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Invoice / Billing Details
Address HistoryWe require three years’ worth of address history, and we ask you to complete the boxes below for each address that you have livedin for the past three years.
Current Address Previous Addresses
If you have been at your current residence for less than 1month please supply your previous address as ‘current’.
Please tick to confirm your status:
Living with Relatives Tenant Home Owner
When did you move into this address?
If you have lived at your current residence for less than 3years please supply details of your previous addresses.
Please tick to confirm your status:
Living with Relatives Tenant Home Owner
When were you resident at this address?
DD / MM / YY From: DD / MM / YY To: DD / MM / YY
If this is less than three years ago, you will need to complete the next section marked“Additional Address History”.
House Name or Number
Street
Town/City
Postcode
House Name or Number
Street
Town/City
Postcode
If Tenanted, please complete the below:
If Tenanted, please complete the below:
My tenancy was administered via:
a Landlord an Estate Agent
Landlord/Agent Name
Contact Address (inc postcode)
Landlord/Agent Name
Contact Address (inc postcode)
Postcode:
Telephone Number
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email Address
Postcode:Fax Number
Email Address
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Invoice / Billing Details
Employment Details
Employment Status Student Details (if applicable)
Which best describes your occupation:
Employed (please complete Employment Details below)
Self-Employed (please complete Proof of Income below)
Your attendance:
Course Title:
Full Time Part Time
Independent Means (please complete Proof of Incomebelow)
Retired (please complete Proof of Income below)
Student (please complete Proof of Income below)
Unemployed
Housewife/husband
Student Reference Number:
Course Start Date: DD / MM / YYYY Finish Date: DD / MM / YYYY
College/University Details (if applicable)
Employment Details
Name of Institute:
Hours of Work:
Contract Type:
Your Job Title:
Your Gross Income:
Payroll Number:
Full Time
Permanent
Part Time
Temporary Fixed Length
Company Address:
Contact Name:
Telephone Number:
Postcode:
Start Date: DD / MM /YYYY
Finish Date: DD / MM /YYYY Fax Number:
(leave blank if still working for this company)
Proof of Income / Employer Details
Email Address:
Details of the organisation that we should contact to verify your income.This will be your employer or your accountant if you’re self-employed.
Company Name:
Company Address:
Contact Name:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
Postcode:
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Invoice / Billing Details
Tenancy Details and Consent
Tenancy Details Declaration & Consent
Do you smoke?
Yes No
Do you have any pets?
Yes No
If YES please give details:
Next of Kin
Title: (e.g. Mr, Mrs, Ms etc.) First Name:
Last Name:
Relationship to you: (father, mother, sister, brother etc.)
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Postal Address:
Please read and agree to the below declaration carefully.
1. By completing this application form I confirm that the information that Ihave supplied in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. Anyinformation supplied in this application form will be used by Veri-Checkto assess my application and to retrieve any rental arrears that may occur.
2. I therefore hereby expressly consent to this information being verified byfair and lawful means, which will involve contacting referees including but notlimited to previous landlords, employers and organisations declared in myapplication, plus third party tenant assessment agencies and/or third partycredit reference agencies. Any copies of references and/or credit reportsobtained by this verification will be freely forwarded between Veri-Check,any prospective landlord, and their agents including any associated insurer ifapplicable. This information may also be accessed again if I apply for tenancyagain in the future.
3. I also hereby expressly consent to my personal details, including anyforwarding address at the determination of any tenancy, being passed to thelandlord and/or to utility companies and/or to the local authority.
4. In connection with this application I consent to a search beingcarried out with a third party credit reference agency using the detailssupplied on this application form to assess my creditworthiness and electoralroll status. A footprint will be left on my credit file to show others that thissearch has been carried out. I also consent to Veri-Check and their agentsusing this information to assess my application for tenancy.
5. Veri-Check and their agents may carry out periodic checks on the conductof my tenancy agreement with your landlord. This information may be sharedwith other organisations for the purposes of assessing tenant applications andservices in the future.
Yes I Agree (please tick)
Name:
Signature:
Under 18’s
Postcode:Date:
DD / MM / YYYY
Will there be any Under 18’s living at the property?
Yes No If YES please give details (use additional sheet if required)
First Name:
NOTE TO AGENTS
To add the application form online, please add the initial details for the tenancyand for all applicants, and submit for referencing.
Once the initial details have been added select the Personal Details tab for theApplicant, and scroll down to “Sign in as Applicant”.
Last Name:
Date of Birth:
DD / MM / YYYY
The input screen for the Application Form will pop up. Please check that yourPop-Up Blocker has been turned off, otherwise you may experience difficultyat this stage.
If you have any questions please contact: [email protected]
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