<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong style="font-size: 2em;" data-start="164" data-end="244">Tenant Application Guide</strong></span></p>
<h2 data-start="248" data-end="305"><strong data-start="251" data-end="303">Your Guide to Renting with us</strong></h2>
<p data-start="307" data-end="526">Looking to rent a property in Doncaster? We have make the rental process simple, transparent, and hassle-free. Below is a step-by-step guide on what’s required to apply for a property with us.</p>
<hr data-start="528" data-end="531" />
<h2 data-start="533" data-end="589"><strong data-start="536" data-end="587">Tenant Application Process & Required Documents</strong></h2>
<p data-start="591" data-end="780">To secure your rental home, we conduct essential checks, including <strong data-start="658" data-end="725">credit checks, tenancy history reviews, and income verification</strong>. To proceed with your application, you must provide:</p>
<p data-start="782" data-end="1247">✅ <strong data-start="784" data-end="796">Photo ID</strong> – Passport or UK Driving Licence<br data-start="829" data-end="832" />✅ <strong data-start="834" data-end="868">Right to Rent (R2R) Share Code</strong> – Required for non-UK citizens<br data-start="899" data-end="902" />✅ <strong data-start="904" data-end="923">Proof of Income</strong> – Last 3 wage slips (if paid monthly) or last 12 (if paid weekly)<br data-start="989" data-end="992" />✅ <strong data-start="994" data-end="1013">Bank Statements</strong> – Last 2 full months - Showing prior rent and wage payments<br data-start="1034" data-end="1037" />✅ <strong data-start="1039" data-end="1059">Proof of Address</strong> – Recent utility bill (excluding mobile phone bills)<br data-start="1112" data-end="1115" />✅ <strong data-start="1117" data-end="1136">UK Bank Account</strong> – Required for rental payments<br data-start="1167" data-end="1170" />✅ <strong data-start="1172" data-end="1201">National Insurance Number</strong><br data-start="1201" data-end="1204" />✅ <strong data-start="1206" data-end="1245">Valid Email Address & Mobile Number</strong></p>
<p data-start="1249" data-end="1331"><strong data-start="1249" data-end="1263">Important:</strong> Your application <strong data-start="1281" data-end="1304">cannot be processed</strong> without these documents.</p>
<p data-start="1249" data-end="1331"> </p>
<p data-start="1249" data-end="1331">Completed an ID vertifitication and Online Application Form</p>
<hr data-start="1333" data-end="1336" />
<h2 data-start="1338" data-end="1369"><strong data-start="1341" data-end="1367">Guarantor Requirements</strong></h2>
<p data-start="1371" data-end="1580">Some tenants may need a <strong data-start="1395" data-end="1418">homeowner guarantor</strong>, particularly if:<br data-start="1436" data-end="1439" />🔹 You are in a probationary work period or have temporary employment<br data-start="1508" data-end="1511" />🔹 You are self-employed and have been trading for less than 1 year</p>
<p data-start="1582" data-end="1840">A guarantor must provide:<br data-start="1607" data-end="1610" />✔️ The same <strong data-start="1622" data-end="1628">ID</strong> as the tenant<br data-start="1642" data-end="1645" />✔️ <strong data-start="1648" data-end="1667">Proof of Income</strong> – Must earn at least <strong data-start="1689" data-end="1713">3x the rental amount</strong><br data-start="1713" data-end="1716" />✔️ <strong data-start="1719" data-end="1740">Last 2 Wage Slips</strong><br data-start="1740" data-end="1743" />✔️ <strong data-start="1746" data-end="1780">Last 2 Months’ Bank Statements</strong><br data-start="1780" data-end="1783" />✔️ <strong data-start="1786" data-end="1806">Proof of Address</strong><br data-start="1806" data-end="1809" />✔️ <strong data-start="1812" data-end="1838">Proof of Homeownership</strong></p>
<hr data-start="1842" data-end="1845" />
<h2 data-start="1847" data-end="1891"><strong data-start="1850" data-end="1889">Tenancy Terms & Deposit Information</strong></h2>
<p data-start="1893" data-end="2239">📜 <strong data-start="1896" data-end="1921">Minimum Tenancy Term:</strong> 6 months (longer-term agreements may be available)<br data-start="1965" data-end="1968" />💰 <strong data-start="1971" data-end="1983">Deposit:</strong> Equivalent to <strong data-start="1998" data-end="2015">5 weeks’ rent</strong>, securely lodged with the <strong data-start="2042" data-end="2074">Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). All Rooms deposit are £250.00</strong><br data-start="2074" data-end="2077" />💵 <strong data-start="2080" data-end="2100">Holding Deposit:</strong> 1 week's rent (deducted from the total deposit/rent upon move-in)<br data-start="2161" data-end="2164" />⚠️ <strong data-start="2167" data-end="2188">Council Deposits:</strong> Unfortunately, we do not accept the local authority deposits</p>
<p data-start="2241" data-end="2305"> </p>
<hr data-start="2307" data-end="2310" />
<h2 data-start="2312" data-end="2343"><strong data-start="2315" data-end="2341">Rental Payments & Fees</strong></h2>
<p data-start="2345" data-end="2509">💷 <strong data-start="2348" data-end="2366">Rent Payments:</strong> Paid <strong data-start="2372" data-end="2396">one month in advance</strong> via <strong data-start="2401" data-end="2424">standing order only</strong><br data-start="2424" data-end="2427" />🏠 <strong data-start="2430" data-end="2445">Room Rents:</strong> Must be paid <strong data-start="2459" data-end="2490">in line with wage frequency</strong> (weekly/monthly)</p>
<h3 data-start="2511" data-end="2566"><strong data-start="2515" data-end="2564">Tenant Fees (As per the Tenant Fees Act 2019)</strong></h3>
<p data-start="2567" data-end="2989">Additional charges may apply for:<br data-start="2600" data-end="2603" />📌 <strong data-start="2606" data-end="2628">Late Rent Payments</strong> – Interest at 3% above the <strong data-start="2656" data-end="2685">Bank of England Base Rate</strong><br data-start="2685" data-end="2688" />📌 <strong data-start="2691" data-end="2704">Utilities</strong> – Gas, electricity, water, and sewerage<br data-start="2744" data-end="2747" />📌 <strong data-start="2750" data-end="2778">Council Tax & TV Licence</strong><br data-start="2778" data-end="2781" />📌 <strong data-start="2784" data-end="2832">Broadband, Satellite, or Cable Installations</strong><br data-start="2832" data-end="2835" />📌 <strong data-start="2838" data-end="2882">Lost Keys & Security Device Replacements</strong> – Charged at a reasonable cost<br data-start="2913" data-end="2916" />📌 <strong data-start="2919" data-end="2945">Early Termination Fees</strong> – If the landlord agrees to an early exit</p>
<hr data-start="2991" data-end="2994" />
<h2 data-start="2996" data-end="3047"><strong data-start="2999" data-end="3045">Housing Benefit & Universal Credit Tenants</strong></h2>
<p data-start="3049" data-end="3280">We <strong data-start="3052" data-end="3063">welcome</strong> tenants on Housing Benefit or Universal Credit; however:<br data-start="3120" data-end="3123" />✔️ Rent must be paid <strong data-start="3144" data-end="3155">on time</strong>, even if benefit payments are delayed<br data-start="3193" data-end="3196" />✔️ A <strong data-start="3201" data-end="3224">homeowner guarantor </strong>Must earn at least <strong data-start="1689" data-end="1713">3x the rental amount</strong></p>
<hr data-start="3282" data-end="3285" />
<h2 data-start="3287" data-end="3306"><strong data-start="3290" data-end="3304">Pet Policy</strong></h2>
<p data-start="3308" data-end="3592">🐶 <strong data-start="3311" data-end="3358">Pets may be allowed on a case-by-case basis</strong>, subject to:<br data-start="3371" data-end="3374" />✔️ <strong data-start="3377" data-end="3398">Landlord Approval</strong> (based on property type, space, and occupancy)<br data-start="3445" data-end="3448" />✔️ <strong data-start="3451" data-end="3499">Signing a Pet Agreement & Guarantor Document</strong><br data-start="3499" data-end="3502" />✔️ <strong data-start="3505" data-end="3527">Written Permission</strong> is required if you wish to get a pet after your tenancy begins</p>
<hr data-start="3594" data-end="3597" />
<h2 data-start="3599" data-end="3644"><strong data-start="3602" data-end="3642">Property Inspections & Access Policy</strong></h2>
<p data-start="3646" data-end="3781">As part of our <strong data-start="3661" data-end="3691">property management policy</strong>, we conduct <strong data-start="3704" data-end="3735">annual property inspections</strong> to ensure our homes remain well-maintained.</p>
<p data-start="3783" data-end="4108">📢 <strong data-start="3786" data-end="3804">Notice Period:</strong> At least <strong data-start="3814" data-end="3834">24 hours’ notice</strong> before any visit<br data-start="3851" data-end="3854" />🔑 <strong data-start="3857" data-end="3872">Key Access:</strong> If you are unavailable, we may access the property using a management key unless instructed otherwise in writing<br data-start="3985" data-end="3988" />🚨 <strong data-start="3991" data-end="4019">Smoke & CO Alarms:</strong> Must be in working order – missing batteries may be considered a <strong data-start="4085" data-end="4106">breach of tenancy</strong></p>
<p data-start="4110" data-end="4249">⚠️ <strong data-start="4113" data-end="4131">Access Issues:</strong><br data-start="4131" data-end="4134" />If entry is denied due to <strong data-start="4160" data-end="4195">changed locks, pets, or refusal</strong>, a <strong data-start="4199" data-end="4221">£50 (inc. VAT) fee</strong> applies for rescheduling.</p>
<hr data-start="4251" data-end="4254" />
<h2 data-start="4256" data-end="4295"><strong data-start="4259" data-end="4293">Legal & Compliance Information</strong></h2>
<p data-start="4297" data-end="4569">We are a proud member of:<br data-start="4344" data-end="4347" />🏡 <strong data-start="4350" data-end="4366">PropertyMark</strong> – Ensuring the highest industry standards<br data-start="4408" data-end="4411" />💰 <strong data-start="4414" data-end="4448">Client Money Protection Scheme</strong> – Protecting your deposits and payments<br data-start="4488" data-end="4491" />⚖️ <strong data-start="4494" data-end="4521">Property Redress Scheme</strong> – Providing independent complaints resolution</p>
<p data-start="4571" data-end="4641">📜 Certifications are displayed in our offices and available online.</p>
<hr data-start="4643" data-end="4646" />
<h2 data-start="4648" data-end="4684"><strong data-start="4651" data-end="4682">Need More Help? Contact Us on the contact page above!</strong></h2>
<p data-start="4686" data-end="4805">or Call us on</p>
<p data-start="4686" data-end="4805">📞 <strong data-start="4787" data-end="4803">01302 637688</strong></p>
<p data-start="4807" data-end="4918">📍 <strong data-start="4810" data-end="4916">Find Your Ideal Rental Property Today with Us – Doncaster’s Leading Letting Agents!</strong></p>
<p> </p>
