Permitted payments Northern Ireland

What permitted payments can I expect to pay if I rent a property with Reeds Rains?

When you have agreed on the property of your choice, Reeds Rains Northern Ireland will provide you with a Tenancy Fee Declaration. This helps explain not only the next stages of your application but any permitted payments which are due before you sign your Tenancy Agreement and any which may become payable during and after the tenancy. This will also include confirmation of the agreed rent and the deposit.

Below is a list of our current permitted payments. At any time you are interested in a property, please ask a member of staff for a full breakdown of permitted payments that may be payable before, during and after a tenancy.

Security deposit (per tenancy, rent under £50,000 per year). One month rent.

This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Security deposit (per tenancy, rent of £50,000 or over per year). One month rent. 

This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid rent 

Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s).

Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Early Termination (tenant’s request).

Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

If you have any questions on our fees, please ask your local Reeds Rains Northern Ireland branch.

Client Money Protection is provided by Propertymark. Redress through The Property Ombudsman Scheme.