TENANT INFORMATION & PERMITTED PAYMENTS
The following payments may apply in connection with your tenancy. All payments are subject to the Tenant Fees Act 2019, as amended by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and other applicable legislation in England.
1. Holding Deposit
Amount: Up to one week’s rent.
Purpose: To reserve a room while referencing, Right to Rent checks and other pre-tenancy checks are completed.
The standard deadline for entering into the tenancy agreement is 15 days from receipt of the holding deposit, unless a different deadline is agreed in writing.
A holding deposit may only be retained where permitted by law, including where an applicant:
2. Tenancy Deposit
A refundable tenancy deposit will normally be required.
For properties where the annual rent is below £50,000, the deposit will not exceed five weeks’ rent. Where the annual rent is £50,000 or more, the statutory maximum may be six weeks’ rent.
All tenancy deposits will be protected in a government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme in accordance with the applicable legislation.
3. Rent
Rent is payable at the intervals specified in the tenancy agreement.
For assured tenancies, rent will not be requested or accepted before the tenancy agreement has been signed by both landlord and tenant.
Once the tenancy agreement has been signed, a maximum of one month’s rent in advance may be required before the tenancy begins. Thereafter, rent is payable at regular intervals in accordance with the tenancy agreement.
4. Late Payment of Rent
Where provided for in the tenancy agreement, interest may be charged on rent that is 14 days or more overdue.
Interest will not exceed 3% above the Bank of England base rate and may be calculated from the date on which the rent became due until the date it is paid.
5. Lost Keys or Security Devices
Where a tenant loses a key or other security device, the tenant may be required to reimburse the reasonable actual cost of replacement.
Where necessary, this may include reasonable costs associated with replacing locks or additional keys. Evidence of the costs incurred will be provided where a charge is made.
6. Changes to a Tenancy Requested by the Tenant
Where a tenant requests an agreed variation, assignment or novation of the tenancy, including an agreed change of tenant, a charge of up to £50 may apply.
Where reasonable costs incurred are higher than £50, a higher charge may only be made where those costs can be demonstrated.
7. Ending Your Tenancy
Assured tenancies are generally periodic tenancies under the current legislation.
The tenancy agreement will specify the notice required from the tenant, which cannot exceed two months. Where the agreement does not specify a notice period, at least two months’ notice is required.
Notice must be given in writing and must normally end on a rent payment day or the day immediately before it.
The landlord and tenant may agree in writing to a shorter notice period or an earlier termination date. The tenant remains responsible for rent during the applicable notice period unless an earlier termination is agreed.
VAT Status
Jumping Ant Ltd is not VAT registered.
Important Notice
Properties advertised on this website are let directly by Jumping Ant Ltd in its capacity as landlord, unless expressly stated otherwise. Jumping Ant Ltd does not act as a letting or managing agent in relation to these properties. Tenancy agreements are entered into directly between the tenant and Jumping Ant Ltd.
1. Holding Deposit
Amount: Up to one week’s rent.
Purpose: To reserve a room while referencing, Right to Rent checks and other pre-tenancy checks are completed.
The standard deadline for entering into the tenancy agreement is 15 days from receipt of the holding deposit, unless a different deadline is agreed in writing.
A holding deposit may only be retained where permitted by law, including where an applicant:
- withdraws from the application;
- fails a Right to Rent check;
- provides materially false or misleading information relevant to their suitability as a tenant; or
- fails to take reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy agreement within the agreed period.
2. Tenancy Deposit
A refundable tenancy deposit will normally be required.
For properties where the annual rent is below £50,000, the deposit will not exceed five weeks’ rent. Where the annual rent is £50,000 or more, the statutory maximum may be six weeks’ rent.
All tenancy deposits will be protected in a government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme in accordance with the applicable legislation.
3. Rent
Rent is payable at the intervals specified in the tenancy agreement.
For assured tenancies, rent will not be requested or accepted before the tenancy agreement has been signed by both landlord and tenant.
Once the tenancy agreement has been signed, a maximum of one month’s rent in advance may be required before the tenancy begins. Thereafter, rent is payable at regular intervals in accordance with the tenancy agreement.
4. Late Payment of Rent
Where provided for in the tenancy agreement, interest may be charged on rent that is 14 days or more overdue.
Interest will not exceed 3% above the Bank of England base rate and may be calculated from the date on which the rent became due until the date it is paid.
5. Lost Keys or Security Devices
Where a tenant loses a key or other security device, the tenant may be required to reimburse the reasonable actual cost of replacement.
Where necessary, this may include reasonable costs associated with replacing locks or additional keys. Evidence of the costs incurred will be provided where a charge is made.
6. Changes to a Tenancy Requested by the Tenant
Where a tenant requests an agreed variation, assignment or novation of the tenancy, including an agreed change of tenant, a charge of up to £50 may apply.
Where reasonable costs incurred are higher than £50, a higher charge may only be made where those costs can be demonstrated.
7. Ending Your Tenancy
Assured tenancies are generally periodic tenancies under the current legislation.
The tenancy agreement will specify the notice required from the tenant, which cannot exceed two months. Where the agreement does not specify a notice period, at least two months’ notice is required.
Notice must be given in writing and must normally end on a rent payment day or the day immediately before it.
The landlord and tenant may agree in writing to a shorter notice period or an earlier termination date. The tenant remains responsible for rent during the applicable notice period unless an earlier termination is agreed.
VAT Status
Jumping Ant Ltd is not VAT registered.
Important Notice
Properties advertised on this website are let directly by Jumping Ant Ltd in its capacity as landlord, unless expressly stated otherwise. Jumping Ant Ltd does not act as a letting or managing agent in relation to these properties. Tenancy agreements are entered into directly between the tenant and Jumping Ant Ltd.
