John Francis Letting Department

Information for Tenants renting property

• Properties are normally available on an initial 6 months Assured Shorthold Tenancy although some may be available for an initial 12 months. Many tenancies continue on a month to month basis after the fixed term
• John Francis act as Agents for the Landlords, some of whom may not accept Tenants initially on Housing Benefit or with pets or even with small children. For further information on each property if this information is not available on our website please enquire with our Office
• Couples will normally be required to complete a joint Tenancy Agreement with all parties fully responsible for the whole of the rent and other commitments
• Upon reserving a property Tenants will be required to pay a fee as indicated in the application form, a copy of which can be downloaded. Tenants will need to pay a deposit which is returnable after the termination of the Agreement subject to its terms which is normally held in a Trust account with interest being added to this deposit
• Usually pets are prohibited in flats and more often than not also in houses
• For their own benefit Tenants are strongly advised to take out their own contents insurance and John Francis can arrange this for you if required
• Credit referencing and Agreement preparation usually takes a minimum of 10 days

Lettings Department Swansea Office 5 Walter Road Swansea SA1 5NE
Tel: 01792 469848 Fax: 0870 1210494 lettings@johnfrancis.co.uk