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Rent
Generally you will be asked to pay rent in advance before, or when, you move in.
You can’t be asked to pay more rent until it has been used up.
»» For a fixed term agreement: a maximum of 1 month’s rent in advance
»» For a periodic agreement: a maximum of 2 weeks rent in advance

Rent increases
It must be at least 6 months since the tenancy started or the rent changed.
Rent cannot be increased during a fixed term agreement unless it is stated
in the agreement and even then 2 months notice (in writing) must be given.
Rent can be increased in a periodic agreement by giving 2 months notice
(in writing).

Rent decreases
Rent decreases may occur when there is a drop in the standard of the property;
if there is a decrease in services provided (e.g. the availability of car parking) or
if a natural disaster (e.g. flooding, fire) makes the property partially unfit to live in.

Water usage
You can be charged full water consumption costs only if the lessor meets
a specific set of conditions. Visit our website for more details.

Electricity/gas/phone/internet
Check your tenancy agreement – in most cases you will need to
arrange connection.

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