Application fee a reworded agency fee?

Countrysider

Here's the link https://www.belvoir.co.uk/leeds-north-west-estate-agents/tenant-info/

Interestingly, the page also says

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

It's clearly a tenant fee in all but name, and very high too even compared to when these were legal. 

Acidvenus86

Countrysider said:

Here's the link /www.belvoir.co.uk/leeds-north-west-estate-agents/tenant-info

Interestingly, the page also says

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

It's clearly a tenant fee in all but name, and very high too even compared to when these were legal. 

That's exactly what I thought. Even if it was still legal I'm certain it was £110 for a couple application the last time I rented. 

I appreciate everyone replying by the way, I realise some of this may be obvious or can be answered by contacting them. But I've never in my life been forced to move out of anywhere and given a deadline so it's stressful as it is.

Countrysider

These are the list of permitted fees https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/legal/costs_of_renting/tenant_fees_and_other_costs/fees_a_landlord_or_agent_can_lawfully_charge

'Company application fee' isn't one of them.

However, company lets are exempt from the tenant fee ban https://www.nrla.org.uk/resources/pre-tenancy/tenant-fee-ban-toolkit

So this may just refer to corporate lets, however, (if that is the case then) it's an odd thing to have on a tenant fee list. 

Acidvenus86

Thank you Countrysider. Yes, it is an odd thing to put on that list. I imagine most renters like me wouldn't even think about a company let existing. It must have confused more people than just me.

It all makes sense now, and will keep my fingers crossed for a successful (fee free) application  

canaldumidi

Of course, if you 'rock the boat' they may simply not progress any viewings with you.

The other option is to apply, pay the fee, get the new tenancy, and then reclaim the fee. The guidance explains how:

Tenant Fees Act 2019: guidance for tenants (updated September 2020)