Client Money Protection | Is Your Rental Income Protected?

Is your rental income protected through Client Money Protection?

Client Money Protection is a scheme that provides compensation for landlords and tenants when rogue agents misuse or misappropriate their rent, security deposits or any other client funds.

If you are currently a landlord with Reeds Rains there is no need to worry, we are a proud member of ARLA Propertymark which means your money is protected and if anything should go wrong, our landlords can make a claim and ARLA Propertymark will arrange a reimbursement.*

Is your rental income protected through Client Money Protection?

Client Money Protection is a scheme that provides compensation for landlords and tenants when rogue agents misuse or misappropriate their rent, security deposits or any other client funds.

Our top tips for checking your agent has Client Money Protection

Similar to losing the value of your car in an accident if you were without insurance, your letting agent not being covered could mean you lose money you’re entitled to. This could happen if your letting agent misappropriates your funds, ‘runs off’ or goes out of business.

It is estimated that 40% of letting agents aren’t protected**. Here’s our tips from ARLA propertymark to check your agent is protecting your money:

Check that your agent is covered at propertymark.co.uk/find-agent
In accordance with the Consumer Rights Act, an agent must display in their office and on their website if they have CMP, and who provides it for them. In the same way, an agent must disclose if they have no CMP cover.
ARLA Propertymark suggests you ask your agent:

Are you giving tenants all of the documentation required by law at the start of a tenancy?
How can you protect me and my property in this increasingly litigious world?
What if the tenant defaults on rent payments and what is your timeline of expectations?

Why not talk to Reeds Rains?

If you find your letting agent isn’t covered or you’re looking for great customer service, talk to Reeds Rains.

With over 150 years of expertise, we protect our landlords’ money.

Plus Reeds Rains Landlords:

Have a range of services tailored to them.
Have access to information about their rental property 24 hours a day with the Reeds Rains Landlord Portal.
Get more interest in their properties through our professional marketing package

Find out more about the different service packages Reeds Rains can offer to support landlords.

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^*Participating branches only: Acomb, Ballyhackamore, Bamber Bridge, Bangor, Bedworth, Belfast, Blackpool, Bridlington, Burnley, Carrickfergus, Castleford, Catford, Chapel House, Cheadle, Chester, Chester le Street, Chesterfield, Chorley, Cleckheaton, Congleton, Consett, Coventry, Crossgates, Didsbury, Dinnington, Doncaster, Durham City, Eastwood, Eccleshall, Evesham, Garstang, Glengormley, Glossop, Gosforth, Grimsby, Guisborough, Halifax, Hanley, Haxby, Hazel Grove, Hebburn, Hebden Bridge, Hillsborough, Holmes Chapel, Huddersfield, Hull, Hyde, Ilford Lettings, Leyland, Lisburn, Liverpool, Macclesfield, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Morley, Newcastle upon Lyme, Newtownards, Northwich, Ossett, Pemberton, Plaistow, Pontefract, Prescot, Preston, Reddish, Rhyl, Rotherham, Rothwell, Rye, Salford, Salford Quays, Scarborough, Selby, Sheffield City, Stanley, Stockton, Sutton on Hull, Wakefield, West Derby, Wilmslow, Woodseats, York.
**Estate Agent Today, February 2018