Renter's Fees

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, renters can only be charged specific permitted fees. Coast to Coast strictly adheres to this legislation

• Rent – Payable as agreed in your tenancy agreement.

• Refundable Tenancy Deposit – Capped at five weeks’ rent for tenancies under £50,000 per year, or six weeks’ rent for tenancies above this threshold.

• Refundable Holding Deposit – Capped at one week’s rent and protected in accordance with statutory rules.

• Utilities and Services – Where applicable, charges for gas, electricity, water, broadband, TV licence, or council tax.

• Replacement of Lost Keys or Security Devices – Charged at the exact cost of replacement, with receipts provided.

• Late Rent Interest – Charged only after 14 days of arrears and capped at 3% above the Bank of England base rate.

• Variation, Assignment or Novation of Tenancy – Capped at £50 unless higher costs are reasonable and evidenced.

• Early Termination Requested by the Renter – Limited to the landlord’s actual financial loss and supported by evidence.

• All tenancies are assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date.

• Rent may be increased a maximum of once every 12 months following statutory procedure.

• All tenants are provided with the statutory Information Sheet as required.

• We do carry out the legal ‘right to rent’ checks. 

No other fees are charged to renters under any circumstances.