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A 50 year old family man Tim Bennett has over twenty five years direct experience at every level of the Bath property market.This means there are few situations or market conditions he has not personally encountered and successfully overcome for clients.In his time, Tim has experienced many different approaches in the industry. Among other employments he managed for nearly seven and a half years the offices of Bath’s oldest estate agents ‘Pritchard and Partners’. Tim also worked locally, for more than 10 years, for Andrews Estate Agents the country’s largest independent agent.Such diversity of experience provides an interesting and unique overview of the local market place and industry in general.

Tim Bennett & Associates - Bath

TIM BENNETT AND ASSOCIATESMain Scheme Membership: PROPERTYMARK Client Money Protection Scheme (CMP)Scheme Ref: COO15672 Membership of DEPOSIT PROTECTION SERVICE (DPS) ID No. 4308120 Membership of The Property Ombudsman (TPO)ID No. N03451-0 TENANTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS AGENCY FEES AND HOLDING PAYMENTOn issuing pro-forma invoice a holding payment is due in order for us to cease marketing of the property. The amount equals a quarter of one months rent The holding payment is not returned should the tenant withdraw or fail the referencing process. It is only returnable should the landlord withdraw. REFERENCES AND APPLICATION FORMAll tenancies are offered subject to status and references. The application form must be completed in full and by signing the form you are agreeing to abide by the Terms and Conditions of Tim Bennett and Associates. All references must be received in order for the tenancy to commence. Failure to do so could result in the loss of your holding payment. TENANCY AGREEMENTYour tenancy agreement is a legally binding document that should be read carefully so that you are fully aware of the obligations therein. A copy of the tenancy agreement can be inspected at the office on request. A charge of £80.00 &#43; vat (£96-00) is payable by the landlord for the preparation of the tenancy agreement. RENEWALSShould a new tenancy agreement be required at the end of the fixed term then there will be a renewal fee of £60.00&#43;vat (£72-00) This renewal fee is payable by the Landlord. DAMAGE AND DEFAULT DEPOSITThe damage and default deposit will either be held by the landlord or his agent as specified in the tenancy agreement. If held by the agent, it will be lodged with the Government&#39;s sponsored Deposit Protection Service (Agents Membership of DEPOSIT PROTECTION SERVICE (DPS) ID No. 4308120). The amount of this deposit will normally be equal to one month&#39;s rent, plus one weeks rent (as an initial Holding Fee). The deposit is to be held against damage or default and is not to be used in lieu of rent. The deposit will not accrue interest. The damage and default deposit will be returned within 28 days of the termination of the tenancy subject to all the terms and conditions being met to the satisfaction of the landlord and his agent. PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS AND COUNCIL TAXThe tenant is responsible for the notification of the utility companies and local authority that they are responsible for the payment of the utility bills and Council Tax. At the end of the tenancy the meters must be read, and the accounts changed back into the landlord&#39;s name. The tenant must show us receipted copies of all utility accounts and Council Tax bills before we return the damage and default.  PAYMENT OF RENTRent will be paid in advance and by standing order. In the case of joint tenancies, the rent will only be accepted as one payment. On leaving the property please do not forget to cancel your standing order. If this is not done, we shall charge £15&#43;vat in order for any over-payment to be refunded to the tenant. VACATING THE PROPERTYAt the end of the tenancy please ensure that the property is thoroughly clean. To this end we recommend the use of our approved cleaners. Please contact us for telephone numbers. Nearing completion of the tenancy please arrange for either Tim Bennett and Associates (or the Landlord if we are not managing the property) to call to the property to check the inventory, inspect the cleanliness, and return the keys. FORWARDING ADDRESSThe tenant will advise Tim Bennett and Associates of their forwarding address and daytime telephone number.

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