Tenant info

At Cedar Estates we let and manage a variety of furnished and unfurnished properties in West Hampstead, Swiss Cottage, Kilburn, Hampstead, Belsize Park, St. John's Wood and Maida Vale. As members of the NAEA and TDS all security deposits are held in a designated Clients Account and are fully protected.

Our site contains a constantly updated register of rental property. In order to receive a regularly updated list of our available rental properties, please register here and we will contact you with details of new properties to suit your specified requirements.

For more detailed information or appointments to view properties please contact us on 020 7431 1100.

Please keep in mind that a range of credit and reference checks on all prospective tenants will be carried out and we will require at least the equivalent of 6 weeks rent as a deposit and one month’s rent paid in advance. Should you be uncertain as to your suitability or have specific requirements, please contact us.

TENANT’S GUIDE

We have set out below a few pointers to assist you in letting a property with us.

1. Register with Cedar Estates - Feel free to fill in your details under our 'contact' page or email us directly on enquiries@cedarestates.com. Alternatively, you are welcome to call us on 020 7431 1100 or just pop in and speak to one of the team. We recommend that you register your details 6 weeks before the date you need to move.
2. Property Search - Once we have got a clear understanding of when you can move and the type of property you are looking for, one of our experienced negotiators will accompany you to viewings. We are open from 9am to 7pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 6pm on Friday and 9.30am to 2pm on Saturday. Later appointments can be made with prior notice.
3. Selecting a propery - Once you have decided on a property, one of our negotiators will carefully guide you through our application process. This will involve completing some applications forms and providing details for us to apply for references. To download our Tenancy Application Form please click here.
4. Rent & Deposit - When a Tenancy has been agreed in principal, your initial rent payment will be required. A deposit will also need to be paid. The deposit is refundable to you at the end of the Tenancy, but may be subject to deductions.
5. Completion - Once your inventory and check-in report have been completed, your keys will be handed to you. Congratulations!

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST:

1. The Tenant will be responsible for insuring their own possessions
2. The Tenant will take over all utilities such as Gas, Electricity, Water/Sewage charges, Council Tax & Telephone upon moving into the property and will be responsible for contacting the relevant suppliers accordingly prior to commencement of the tenancy (unless advised otherwise in writing by Cedar Estates).
3. The Landlord is responsible for any repair/maintenance problems to appliances etc. but the Tenant is responsible for any breakages which should be reported immediately.
4. Decoration of the property must only be done with your Landlord’s permission
5. No pets are allowed unless the Landlord or Cedar Estates has given written consent
6.  Reasonable notice should be given in the event that the Letting Agent or Landlord wishes to inspect the property outside pre-agreed times. It is usual for the Agent to inspect the property at least twice during the term of your Tenancy and the Tenancy Agreement should cover this eventuality.
7. Most lets are for 12 months, although some Landlords require shorter terms of say 6 months.
8. Should you wish to quit your Tenancy earlier than the agreed term, you will be liable for all rent until the end of the agreed Tenancy unless your Tenancy Agreement includes a break clause, where correct written notice must be given by the Tenant.
9. The most common type of Tenancy Agreement is the assured short hold used for 6-12 month lets and usually takes the form of a standard contract between both parties.
However, should any “extras” be agreed such as certain furnishings to be provided by the Landlord, you should ask that an extra clause be added to the agreement to this effect. It should be noted that the landlord is not obliged to carry out promises so it is important that your requests are documented.
10. Cedar Estates will deal with the property viewings, references, agreements and getting you moved in. If Cedar Estates has been instructed to manage the property then you will normally report any repairs or queries to us. If not, then you will deal directly with the Landlord.
11. Cedar Estates, whilst acting for the Landlord, operates within accepted guidelines in the industry to ensure that you are able to rely on a professional letting agent taking your concerns seriously and advising the Landlord if they are being unreasonable. In this regard, you should be assured that the property conforms to all safety regulations and is fairly priced.
12. You require a professional service and, as such, Cedar Estates is a member of a recognised body such as NAEA and TDS. This ensures that professional standards are met, for example, the correct Tenancy Agreement is used; proper procedures are in place for reporting and dealing with repairs; safety checks are conducted and a bonding scheme is provide to protect your deposit.