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Agreement between the landlord and agent setting out the terms of appointment for the management of property - template
This agreement sets out the terms of appointment between a landlord and agent for the management of a property. It includes detailed explanations of the terms including the service to be provided by the agent; what the agent is authorised to do; communication; undertakings by the client; the remuneration liability of the agent; and arbitration.
This document template is maintained by Paul Walshe of Awdry Bailey & Douglas.
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Credit check request for residential tenants
It is important to check the ability of any prospective tenant to afford the rent. Use this form to provide details of the tenant to an external credit checking agency.
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Reference request letters for residential tenants
All agents should carry out some form of check into the reliability of any prospective tenant to obey the terms of the tenancy agreement. Use these reference request letters to obtain information from parties who have knowledge of the tenant, including employers and previous landlords. A general letter is available too.
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Tenancy application reference form
Letting agents are under an obligation to ensure that a tenant is solvent. Obtaining proof of identity, employment history and references will allow the agent to build up a picture of the prospective tenant's circumstances. Use this form to obtain the information needed from tenants in order to set up the tenancy.
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UK residential real estate agency
Published September 2017
Effective from 11 September 2017
With the increased focus on the need for ethical practice and transparency in the residential property market this RICS professional statement sets out clearly the responsibilities of residential property agents to ensure they are working to the highest ethical and professional standards.
The 5th edition of the Blue Book, UK Residential Property Standards, has been archived as it has been superseded by the 6th edition.