Tenant Fees and Permitted Payments
At SJ Property, we are committed to transparency and ensuring our tenants fully understand the costs associated with renting a home in Brighton and Hove.
Permitted Tenant Fees (During the Tenancy)
In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, the following fees may be payable by the tenant to the Agent during the tenancy, where applicable:
Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request)
A payment of up to £50 (inc. VAT) for any agreed variation to the tenancy agreement requested by the tenant.
This may include (but is not limited to) a change of sharer, permission to keep pets at the property, or any other amendment which alters the obligations of the tenancy agreement.
Where the reasonable costs incurred exceed £50, a higher charge may be payable, supported by written evidence of those costs.
Loss of Keys or Security Devices
Payment of the reasonable costs incurred by the Agent or Landlord for the replacement of lost keys, key fobs, security devices, or locks, including associated locksmith costs where required.
Unnecessary Call-Out Charges (Tenant Default)
Payment of reasonable costs incurred where a contractor or agent attends the property as a result of incorrect or inaccurate reporting of a maintenance issue, or where access is not provided as agreed, resulting in an unnecessary call-out.
This charge is considered a default fee under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and will be limited to the reasonable costs incurred.
Tenant Damage
The tenant is responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing any fixtures, fittings, or furnishings damaged during the tenancy where the damage is attributable to the tenant’s actions or breach of the tenancy agreement.
Any damage identified at the end of the tenancy will be dealt with through the tenancy deposit, in line with the rules of the relevant government-approved deposit protection scheme
