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Rental Contract help needed

Just sorting out rental agreement with private landlord and not sure what I should look out for. Any ideas? Is it worth getting it checked with a solicitor? Not got any spare dosh though as all going on deposit etc.
Need to save money to fund the dream :rolleyes:

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  • There's not need to get it checked by a solicitor...just read through it yourself, I believe that's what most people do.
    The Tenancy Agreements tend to be pretty straight forward.
  • clutton_2
    clutton_2 Posts: 11,149 Forumite
    "" The Tenancy Agreements tend to be pretty straight forward.""

    i have seen a half page agreement and a 20 page agreement - but as rogue...says read it thru - i'd even ask for a copy of it before you sign it so you have time to read it thru, ask about any clauses you do not like and get them crossed out and you and the LL initial the crossings out.

    make sure there is reference to your deposit and the deposit scheme to be used.
  • One of my mates said I should get it checked out before I sign as it's the first time I've rented somewhere and not renting through an agency or anything so was wondering what I could do to get it checked out, thanks for idea about checking the deposit is mentioned.
    Need to save money to fund the dream :rolleyes:
  • chappers
    chappers Posts: 2,988 Forumite
    bear in mind if it is an Assured Shorthold Tennancy there will be certain clauses that by definition are implied but may not be laid out explicitly in the agreement.
  • speedtwin
    speedtwin Posts: 262 Forumite
    Ask what deposit scheme your deposit is being held in.
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