WHAT YOU CAN CHARGE A TENANT

WHAT YOU CAN CHARGE A TENANT

From Goverment Guidance, the ONLY fees you can charge your tenant are:

  • the rent if you and the tenant have signed the tenancy agreement
  • a refundable tenancy deposit
  • a refundable holding deposit to reserve a property
  • a payment to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant
  • a payment when the tenant does not give the correct amount of notice
  • a payment towards utility bills, communication services and council tax
  • a fee for late payment of rent
  • a fee for replacing a key or security device

You cannot charge your tenant any payment that is not on this list.