Alma Drive, City Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1

UNFURNISHED GROUND FLOOR - ONE BEDROOM MAISONETTE in a quiet residential area just a SHORT WALK TO CHELMSFORD CITY CENTRE & MAINLINE STATION. The property benefits from a KITCHEN WITH APPLIANCES, WHITE SUITE BATHROOM with SHOWER OVER, double bedroom, good sized living room, DESIGNATED PARKING space, DOUBLE GLAZING, & GAS CENTRAL HEATING BY RADIATORS. The accommodation is as follows:- ENTRANCE DOOR: To hallway, with door to airing cupboard LOUNGE: Spacious lounge with bay window. KITCHEN: Fitted, comprising cooker, fridge, and washing machine BATHROOM: With complete white suite with shower facilities over the bath BEDROOM: Of double size OUTSIDE: There is designated parking for one vehicle Council Tax Band `B` Please contact the local council if you require further information. Belvoir Chelmsford is a member of Propertymark Client Money Protection (a client money protection scheme) and The Property Ombudsman (a redress scheme).

References

Belvoir Chelmsford will take references on behalf of the landlord. This includes: credit history checks, employer checks, former landlord check. In addition, a search of the adverse credit register and a search of the electoral roll register will be carried out.

In some circumstances where a person feels they may not pass the references for reasons such as low income to rent ratio, a guarantor can be used, or the rent may be paid in advance.

Rent

Rents are normally quoted on a calendar monthly basis. Rents are paid monthly in advance by standing order to the Belvoir Chelmsford Client Account. The first month’s rent is to be paid in cleared funds prior to the start of the tenancy agreement.

Deposit

A deposit equivalent to five weeks rent is also taken to cover any breakages, dilapidations or deductions which may occur during the tenancy. The deposit will be held by a one of the government-approved Tenancy Deposit Protection schemes, for the duration of the tenancy and will be returned at the end of the tenancy following check out.

Tenancy costs
In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Belvoir Chelmsford ‘the Agent’)

Holding Deposit – Equivalent to one week’s rent (annual rent divided by 52). This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraws from the tenancy, fails a Right-to-Rent check, provides materially significant or false or misleading information, or fails to sign their tenancy agreement and if relevant a guarantor agreement, within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Deposit – Payable before the start of the tenancy and is held under a government-approved scheme for the duration of the tenancy. It will be repaid in full provided all tenancy obligations have been fulfilled. The deposit will be subject to a maximum of five weeks’ rent for an annual rent of up to £50,000 and a maximum of six weeks’ rent for an annual rent over £50,000.

Commission – We may also receive commission from contractors or third parties. This fee is paid to us, not to you, and generally averages 10% of the invoice value for their work. You are under no obligation to use any of their services or products. We welcome your enquiries, and further details can be provided upon request.

Unpaid Rent during the tenancy (payable to the Agent)

Payment of Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate for late payment of rent from the due date until paid. (Not charged until the rent is more than 14 days overdue).

During the tenancy if permitted and applicable

Utilities – gas, electricity, water and sewerage

Communications – telephone and broadband

Installation of cable/satellite

Subscription to cable/satellite supplier

Television licence

Council Tax

Other permitted payments

Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. These may include:

Lost keys – The actual cost of replacing lost keys or other security device. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys will be charged to the tenant.

Variation of a contract at the tenant’s request – To cover the costs of taking landlord’s instructions and execution of new contract capped at £50.00 inclusive of VAT or reasonable costs if higher.

Adding or removing a tenant at the tenant’s request, with the landlord approval – To cover the costs of taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration and execution of new tenancy agreement capped at £50 inclusive of VAT (per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher).

Early termination costs – This does not give a right to terminate a tenancy earlier than the end of the fixed term and any request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If the tenant is granted permission to terminate the contract early, the tenant shall be liable to the landlord’s reasonable costs in re-letting the property including rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. EPC rating: B.