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Tenant Fees & Charges

In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (where applicable)

Thomas Hill Sales & Lettings Ltd is committed to complying with all current legislation governing tenancy fees and deposits. The following information explains the fees and payments that tenants may be required to make.

Permitted Payments

1. Rent

Rent is payable as stated in your Tenancy Agreement.
From May 2026, landlords must not require or accept rent before the tenancy agreement has been signed.
Once the tenancy agreement has been signed, a maximum of one month's rent in advance may be requested before the tenancy start date.

2. Tenancy Deposit

A tenancy deposit may be requested and must be protected in a Government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme.

The maximum deposit permitted is:

Up to 5 weeks' rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000.
Up to 6 weeks' rent where the annual rent is £50,000–£100,000.

The deposit will normally be returned at the end of the tenancy, subject to the terms of the tenancy agreement and any agreed deductions.

3. Holding Deposit

A holding deposit may be requested to reserve a property while referencing and pre-tenancy checks are completed.

Maximum amount: One week's rent.
Only one holding deposit may be taken for a tenancy at any one time.
The holding deposit will be dealt with in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Fees That Cannot Be Charged

Under current legislation, tenants cannot be charged prohibited fees, including:

Administration fees.
Referencing fees.
Inventory or check-in fees.
Contract preparation fees.
Charges for renewing a tenancy agreement (unless permitted by law).
Charges for routine tenancy agreement amendments (unless specifically permitted by legislation).
Excessive early termination charges.
Any other prohibited payment under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 or subsequent legislation.

Your Rights

These regulations have been introduced to ensure transparency and fairness within the private rented sector.

If you believe you have been asked to pay a prohibited fee, you should contact Thomas Hill Sales & Lettings Ltd in the first instance. You may also seek advice from your local Trading Standards Service or Citizens Advice.