You will be asked to provide details about previous landlord(s), current bank account, employee and/or character references to demonstrate proof of income and suitability. You will also need to provide proof of ID, proof of address and proof of a 'Right to Rent' in England through a passport or combination of passport and valid visa.

As the tenant, you are responsible for setting up accounts with utility companies directly when you move into your property and also when you leave, taking care to provide meter readings at the beginning and end of the Tenancy Agreement.

You will be asked to set up a monthly standing order with your bank or building society via a BACS Transfer.

Generally rent is paid by a standing order mandate and will leave your account 3 days prior to the rental due date in order to be in the recipients account on the due date. If rent is beyond 14 days unpaid, interest will be charged at 3% above the Bank of England base rate.

Notice would need to be served in accordance with your individual lease agreement by emailing info@modisrealestate.co.uk.

The primary liability is for rental payments until the end of the contract or its break clause point.
If the landlord agrees to re-market the property and once a new tenant is found, then your liability will be reduced to covering the landlord's commission and any other expenses from when the property is re-let. Payments would be calculated on a pro-rata basis for the unexpired term of the contract.

  • Read through your inventory check-in report and refresh your memory about the condition of the property when you first moved in.
  • Return all items of furniture to the original room if they have been moved around – the inventory check-in report will help if you can’t remember.
  • All areas of the property need to be cleaned to the same standard they were in when you first moved. Check lights bulbs are in full working order.
  • Any outdoor space you are responsible for, like a garden or terrace, needs to look like it did when you moved in. Remove any unwanted items before you leave the property as you might be charged the cost of disposal. If you have been hanging pictures or TVs on the walls, affixing brackets or inadvertently creating holes, then you are responsible for returning the walls back to their original condition.
  • Mould in bathrooms is usually due to condensation. There are lots of mould cleaning products available for a DIY clean up!
  • All sets of keys need to be returned to your landlord or our office, including any security passes or security fobs.
  • Take a photo of the meters on the last day of your Agreement. Contact the utility companies to give them your final readings and pay any balance owing. Close your council tax account and pay any balance owing. Notify TV Licensing about your change of address and re-direct your post with Royal Mail.


    • Speak to your landlord before moving out if you think there might be any issues – it can be much easier to reach a compromise in advance!

Your landlord has up to 10 days from the date you vacate the property to propose deductions from your deposit. Once agreed your deposit will be sent back to you by bank transfer and this can take up to 3-5 working days to clear into your account. If there is a disagreement, then a portion of the deposit will be retained pending a resolution.