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Ford Green Road

Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6

One bed FIRST FLOOR apartment in Smallthorne. Modern Fitted Kitchen and Double Bedroom. Small courtyard to the front to the communal hall where you will find your own apartment door. Within walking distance of local shops, pub, takeaways, etc. Bus route through to Hanley or Burslem town centre and easy access to major road routes.
Sorry No Pets

Due to high number of enquiries, please email or telephone to book a viewing only if you meet our referencing criteria:
1. You/Your family income is 3 times the rent (ie £20,700 per annum for rent of £575pcm).
2. You have a clear credit history ie: no County Court Judgments, Debt Relief Orders, Individual Voluntary Arrangements, or Bankruptcy Orders
3. You have a minimum of 3 months wage slips and/or 3 months bank statements showing your income.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer you a viewing or application form for this house if you do not meet these criteria.

The property comprises of:

ENTRANCE HALL
Entered from the small courtyard into the communal entrance with your apartment door straight in front of you.

HALLWAY, STAIRS and LANDING
Enter through your apartment door into the hallway, this leads to the stairs and then onto the landing.

LOUNGE 3.22m x 3.50m (10'6" x 11'5")
A nice bright room with two windows, so lots of natural light.

BEDROOM 3.71m x 2.99m (12'2" x 9'9")
A double room with the added bonus of a store cupboard to one corner.

KITCHEN 2.48m x 2.44m (8'1" x 8'0")
Fitted with a range of modern white units with black work surfaces and a free standing electric cooker.

SHOWER ROOM 2.42m x 1.22m (3'11" x 7'11")
This is fitted with a push button w/c, pedestal wash hand basin and a shower cubicle.

EXTERIOR
A small courtyard to the front of the property offers space for the wheelie bins.

PARKING
There is no allocated parking to the apartment but the side streets do allow some non permit parking.

DEPOSIT £660 Council Tax A Stoke-on-Trent City Council EPC Grade D

Initial 6 month tenancy term – to continue on a monthly basis
Holding Deposit would be at £132. If your application is successful it would be used towards your move in monies.

Tenant Charges
In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent, ‘the Agent’)
Holding Deposit: Equivalent to one week’s rent (annual rent divided by 52). This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraws from the tenancy, fails a Right-to-Rent check, provides materially significant or false or misleading information, or fails to sign their tenancy agreement and if relevant a guarantor agreement, within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Deposit: Payable before the start of the tenancy and held under a Government approved scheme for the duration of the agreement. It will be repaid in full provided all tenancy obligations have been fulfilled. The deposit will be subject to a maximum of five weeks’ rent for an annual rent of up to £50,000 and a maximum of six weeks’ rent for and annual rent over £50,000.
Unpaid Rent during the tenancy (payable to the Agent)
Payment of interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate for late payment of rent from the due date until paid. (Not charged until the rent is more than 14 days overdue)
During the tenancy if permitted and applicable
Utilities – gas, electricity, water and sewerage
Communications – telephone and broadband
Installation of cable/satellite
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Television licence
Council Tax
Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.
These may include:
Lost Keys – The actual cost of replacing lost keys or other security device. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys will be charged to the tenant.
Variation of a contract at the Tenant’s request – To cover the costs of taking Landlord’s instructions and execution of new contact capped at £50.00 inc VAT or reasonable costs if higher.
Adding or removing a Tenant at the Tenant’s request, with the Landlord’s approval – To cover the costs of taking Landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration and execution of new tenancy agreement capped at £50 inc VAT (per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher).
Early termination costs – This does not give a right to terminate a tenancy earlier than the end of the fixed term and any request will be considered on a case by case basis. If the Tenant is granted permission to terminate the contract early, the tenant shall be liable to the Landlord’s reasonable costs in re-letting the property including rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy.

Tenant Protection
Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent is a member of Safe Agent Client Money Protection Scheme which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly. Please also ask us for Tenant Income Protection that is designed to protect your income should the unforeseen happen.

Disclaimer - We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective tenants only and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.

EPC rating: C. Council tax band: A, Domestic rates: £1319.06,