The landlord agrees to pay APL fees as agreed overleaf immediately upon exchange of contact with their introduced tenant and authorise them to deduct the said amount from the rent collected by them on the landlord’s behalf. In cases where APL is employed using their full Management or Rent collection services and landlord agrees to such additional fees being deducted on a monthly basis.

The fees shall be payable forthwith upon the creation of any tenancy licence or occupation by a tenant introduced by APL.

All subsequent renewals or new agreement with the introduced tenant must be conducted through APL, the fee for such renewals or agreement will be changed as per the following scale Service A.  Introduced only, one week rent Service B. Rent collection, fifty pounds. Service C. Full Management, no charge.

Management and Rent Collection appointment shall be for the full term of the initial tenancy and continue for the duration of all subsequent tenancies with same tenant thereafter APL reserve the right to terminate and appointment forthwith and without service of notice in the event of any breach by the landlord of these terms and conditions or in the of any at or omission on the landlord’s part which makes it impracticable for APL to perform their services.

If the landlords agrees with a tenant terminate a tenancy agreement prior to the date started on the agreement APL reserve the right to be reimbursed for the full fee payable for their duration of the tenancy entered into.

All outstanding fees shall bear interest at 3% above the base rate of the National Westminster Bank PLC charged from the date such fee became payable.

In the event of APL’s appointment being terminated or frustrated by a landlord prior to the commencement date of a tenancy but after APL have accepted an administration fee from an intending occupier a fee equivalent to one week of the rental agreed at the time of his appointment shall became immediately payable.

APL will hold landlord’s original tenancy agreement until such time as all outstanding fees have been paid, when they will be released on demand.

If a person or body corporate associated with that person introduced to a landlord by APL subsequently purchases the premises whether before or after entering into a tenancy agreement, commission shall be payable APL at the rate of 1% of the sale price upon completion plus value added tax.

Rent collection service:

Unless specifically agreed and confirmed by APL in writing rentals payments are not guaranteed and are subject to APL being in receipt of such rental from tenant.

Payment of rent collected by APL to the landlord will made monthly by cheque or bank transfer within fourteen days of receipt of cleared funds and will Full management Service:

So long as APL are in fund to do so and are advised of the requirement to pay such they will pay current outstanding such as water, insurance premiums and any service charge and/or maintenance charge or similar contribution to shared expenses and account to the landlord regularly. It must be understood that APL are entitled to accept and pay without question demands and accounts which appear to be 1 order. In particular APL cannot accept responsibility for the adequacy of any insurance cover or for the verification of services/maintenance charge demands or estimate where applicable.

APL shall deal without additional fee with day-to-day management matters including minor repairs up to £200. An additional supervisory fee based on 1% plus VAT of the cost of such works is payable to APL upon receipt of invoice.

APL expects to be placed in sufficient funds to meet any expenditure prior to the next rental payment. They cannot undertake to meet any outgoings beyond the balance of cash held by them on the landlord’s behalf.

APL will carry out an inspection of the property once every three months and will investigate and defects which came to their notice or are brought to their attention. Any such inspection can only extend to apparent and obvious defects and would not amount in any way to a structural survey.

The landlord agrees that APL are appointed as the agent in connection with the agent’s function under this agreement and the tenancy agreement and authorise them without any obligation on their part as agent to enter the premises and take all responsible steps with regards to their appointment as agents. Landlords are responsible for providing a minimum of two sets of keys, one of which will be held at APL.

APL Management does not include the supervision of the property when it is not let, although in the normal course of marketing, APL’s staff will make periodic visits to the property. If a landlord wishes to have their property managed during this void periods there will be a charge of 10% of the quoted monthly rental value, payable in advance. This service must be requested in writing.

Non UK resident landlords and landlords living overseas:

All landlords are required to complete a declaration of UK, resident’s status prior to the commencement of any tenancy. If a landlord is Classed by the Inland Revenue as a non – residential tax will be deducted by APL at the basic rate from each monthly rental  Unless advised by the Inland Revenue in writing that this is not necessary.

Interest is not payable by APL on any monies held by them on either a landlord or tenant’s behalf.

 The landlord agrees to comply with any and all requirement In respect of the regulations relating to houses in multiple occupation of the property is so classified and where the property  is considered to be covered by this regulations to ensure that the property is registered in accordance with local authority requirements and that all where the property is considered. To be covered by theses regulations to ensure that the property is registered in accordance with the local authority requirements and that all necessary works are performed so as to
Satisfy such regulations.

The landlord agrees that the premises will be safe and fit for habitation and that all utilities such gas and electricity services are properly maintained regularly serviced. Currently safety Certificate for such utilities will be made available to APL upon request and prior to the commencement of each tenancy.

In the events of a failure by the landlord to comply with any legal obligation in respect of the tenancy APL reserve the right to take any action necessary and pass on any Cost incurred in so long to the landlord.

The landlord agrees to indemnify APL against all actions, proceedings, claims and demands, cost and damages and expenses which may have levied brought or made Against APL whomsoever or which they may pay, sustain or incur by reason of any non–payments by the landlord of mortgage payments, council tax or any other outgoing in Respect of the either now in the future.

APL does not carry out inventories or check out inventories at the end of a tenancy. APL can appoint an independent inventory clerk if required however such an Appointment will be at the cost of the landlord and APL shall bear no responsibility for any charges incurred nor any failure, omission or otherwise from such an inventory.

APL will use their commercial judgement as to the team of any agreement entered into on a landlord’s behalf and shall use their best endeavours to ensure that, where  Appropriate to a landlord circumstances, such provision as are legally permissible and as agreed with the occupiers are included to facilitate regaining possession of their property at The end of the tenancy. APL will not, however under any circumstances, be liable to a landlord in the event of a protected tenancy being created (wherever intended or  Not) or any difficulties arising in recovering rent arrears or possession of the property.

APL will inform landlords of any rent arrears or breaches of covenant brought to their attention. However if it is necessary for a solicitor to take action or a court application to  Be made. The landlords will be responsible for instructing their own lawyers and for fees cost involved.

When a dependent on housing benefit for the payment of all or part of their rent benefit regulations allow the Council to recover overpayment from the claimant or the other person Who was paid benefit if the Council makes against APL for such an overpayment and such amount has already been paid to the landlord the landlord agrees to repay in fill The total overpayment immediately upon demand from APL no matter when such demand is made.

The person/s named overleaf but signing this agreement confirms that they are legal owners appointed representative/s. Furthermore if the property is subject to mortgage and/or  Lease that the mortgage and/or leaseholders permission to let (in principle) will be obtained prior to the commencement of any tenancy.

The landlord and Tenant Act 1987 obliges APL to include a landlord’s full name and address on al rent demands. If a landlord’s address is outside England and Wales we will Use our central administration office for this purpose. Although APL will endeavour to forward any notices to the landlord promptly they cannot accept liability for any loss or   
Damage incurred either directly from  their actions in this respect.

For the purpose of this appointment any communication sent to the landlord or the landlord’s authorised agency by ordinary 1st class Post at their last known address shall be sufficient  For all the purposes.

Applications for fair rent or appearance before the Rent Assessment Committee or any other Court or Tribunal will be special arrangement only and will form the subject of an additional  Charge.