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Bangers_and_Mash
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Looking to move to a property in England (from Scotland). Have seen a place im very interested in, but have noticed that in the property description, there is an admin fee and a credit check fee.
I thought that these type of fees were now illegal?
Having said that, I'm worried that if I question it, they will simply let the property to someone else.
Anyone been in this situation, and advise how you dealt with it?
I thought that these type of fees were now illegal?
Having said that, I'm worried that if I question it, they will simply let the property to someone else.
Anyone been in this situation, and advise how you dealt with it?
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Yes illegal.If you query it, they may simply not let to you ("Bl**dy trouble-maker!").Pay it then reclaim after you have the tenancy signed. See
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greatcrested said:Yes illegal.If you query it, they may simply not let to you ("Bl**dy trouble-maker!").Pay it then reclaim after you have the tenancy signed. See
Also worried that if I don't declare the issue before signing the let, it would nul my right to appeal it?0 -
CHances are it's a disclaimer they use - and only applies for non AST properties1
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Comms69 said:CHances are it's a disclaimer they use - and only applies for non AST properties0
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Bangers_and_Mash said:Comms69 said:CHances are it's a disclaimer they use - and only applies for non AST properties1
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My thoughts
Charging fees to Tenants is illegal in England.
But, until an AST contract is signed you are not a tenant of that property---so is it still illegal??
Over to someone who may know the legal answer.I am a LandLord,(under review) so there!:p0 -
fishpond said:My thoughts
Charging fees to Tenants is illegal in England.
But, until an AST contract is signed you are not a tenant of that property---so is it still illegal??
Over to someone who may know the legal answer.0 -
Comms69 said:Bangers_and_Mash said:Comms69 said:CHances are it's a disclaimer they use - and only applies for non AST properties0
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Tell the agent you are interested, but don't understand the fees mentioned? Their reply will tell you if the agent is a cowboy or amateur.No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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macman said:Tell the agent you are interested, but don't understand the fees mentioned? Their reply will tell you if the agent is a cowboy or amateur.
Had a look at other properties, and the fee amount varies, presumably depending on property price, so don't Think it is a basic disclaimer.
As I said previously, I'm unsure of bringing it up with the agent, as the property seems to have a lot of interest, and I don't want them to reject my application because if it.
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