What You Should Know Before Renting

Learn everything you need to know before renting a property with MQ. Understand tenant rights, responsibilities, and costs involved. As well as information on moving in and moving out. Further information is provided on our renting frequently asked questions page.

What You Should Know Before Renting
Responsibilities Moving In / Out Frequently Asked Questions

Tenant Responsibilities

As a tenant you are responsible for:

  • Deposit: Paying one month's rent as a deposit

  • Rent Payments: Paying rent monthly in advance

  • Bills & Taxes: Paying all utilities & council tax

  • Inspections: Adhering to property inspection schedules

  • Property Care: Ensuring care of property & inventory

  • References & Credit Checks: Ensuring satisfactory approvals

  • Contents Insurance: Insuring your own possessions

Possible Limitations in a Tenancy Agreement

Check your tenancy agreement for limitations of use. Some restrictions may include:

  • Business Use: Running a business from the property is generally not permitted.

  • Pets: Some landlords do not accept pets, or may require additional cleaning costs.

  • Smoking: Smoking indoors may result in liability for redecoration costs.

  • Sharing: Shared occupancy may require additional licensing (HMO).

  • Benefit Recipients: Some landlords' mortgage lenders or insurers may impose restrictions.

Moving In

The lease signing can take from 30 – 60 minutes. We recommend you read the lease prior to this signing appointment giving you an opportunity to familiarise yourself with all the details and prepare any questions. A lease will be available on request.

On your move in date an appointment will be made for the keys and the inventory to be collected from our office.

Once you have moved into your property you have seven working days to check the inventory and hand this back to us. If there is anything we have missed or something needs fixed please note this on the inventory and return to us.

Moving Out

As standard our leases are for a fixed period of 6 months. If you wish to leave the property at the end of this 6 month period, you must give us one month's notice in writing. If no notice is given then the lease rolls over and each party must give 2 months notice prior to departure.