Rent With Skitts

• Be in full time permanent work, certain benefits may be considered.
• Have a gross income (before tax) of at least 2.5 times the monthly rent.
• If self-employed be able to supply copies of three years tax returns & copies of six months consecutive bank statements, details of an accountant who can confirm income for the past 3 years or 3 years self assessment documentation.
• Be able to provide a copy of their current job contract, six months consecutive bank statements and three recent wage slips, if required.
• Have no county court judgement, IVA’s, bankruptcy orders or evictions in the last 6 years.
• Be able to provide a current passport including valid work permits and/or viass or a UK driving licence, birth certificate and recent utility bill.

If you have answered NO to any of the above statements you may still be able to proceed with a tenancy (at the landlords discretion) with the help of a guarantor.

• Be in full time permanent work.
• Have gross income (before tax) of 2.5 times the monthly rent.
• Be able to provide a copy of their current job contract, six months consecutive bank statements and three recent wage slips.
• Be a home owner.
• Have no county court judgements, IVA’s, bankruptcy orders or evictions in the last 6 years.
• Be able to provide a current passport including work permits and/or viass or a UK driving licence, birth certificate and recent utility bill.

Below is comprehensive but not exhaustive list of helpful hints to aid you through your tenancy.

• Regular maintenance of the garden- keep the garden in a neat and tidy condition.
• Report all maintenance/repair issues immediately by telephone, in writing or email and allow time for the issue to be rectified.
• If you decide to store any of the landlords possessions, make sure you have the landlords agreement and that they are stored in a clean safe place, letting us know which items are stored and where.
• Do not attempt any re-decoration or other alterations to the property, without first contacting Skitts lettings department to obtain the landlords consent.
• Maintain the house correctly, cleaning on a regular basis including carpet, floor coverings and windows (inside and out).
• Clean all cookers, fridges, microwaves, and sanitary equipment thoroughly whilst residing in the property, paying particularly attention when leaving the property.
• Have respect for the landlord’s fittings; an iron burn on a carpet could cost you your deposit.
• Carry out minor repairs such as unblocking sinks and changing light bulbs.
• Test smoke & Carbon Monoxide alarms on a regular basis changing batteries when necessary.
• Do not remove any furniture without the consent of Skitts Lettings department and the landlord.
• Pay attention to ventilation when using appliances, try to avoid excess condensation build up by opening windows and using extractor fans where available.
• Do not have pets at the property without the landlords consent. Pets should be kept in a safe environment and healthy condition.
• Pay all utility bills and rent promptly.
• Adhere to all clauses in your tenancy agreement.