Clean Up Make sure the premises are vacant and clean on the day agreed for the tenant to move in. The owner can agree to allow the tenant to sub-let the premises and can stipulate in the agreement that written consent must be obtained. If this is the case, or if the agreement does not mention sub-letting, the owner must not withold consent unreasonably. Cleanliness And Repairs Also check the cleanliness of the premises and factors such as vermin, weather resistance, building security, the state of doors, windows, taps, hot water system, and fencing. Check if the owner intends to fix any problems.
Tenants can make it a written requirement of the agreement that the owner carries out certain tasks.
If the owner won't sign it, a neighbour or other independent person can do so. Having the protection of a Property Condition Report means the owner cannot make you pay for damage you didn't cause, or for items that were not there in the first place. A prospective tenant seeking to rent a property through a real estate agent may be asked to complete an Application For Residential Tenancy. Private owners may also use this type of form to help them in deciding whether to accept a tenant or not. The owner may ask for an Option Fee when deciding whether to offer a tenancy.