Fees and Permitted Payments
Clear information about payments that may apply to tenants, prospective tenants and landlords.
Last updated: 27 July 2026
WAKEFIELD PROPERTY LETTINGS LTD is committed to clear and transparent information about payments connected with a tenancy or property service.
We will not request a tenant payment that is prohibited by applicable law.
The exact rent, deposit and any other permitted payment relating to a particular property will be explained before payment is requested or an agreement is entered into.
The following types of payment may apply, depending on the property, tenancy agreement and circumstances.
Rent is payable in accordance with the amount, frequency and payment terms stated in the tenancy agreement.
Where applicable, a refundable holding deposit may be requested to reserve a property while referencing and other checks are completed. The amount will not exceed the maximum permitted by law and will be confirmed before payment.
A refundable tenancy deposit may be required before the tenancy begins. The amount will comply with the applicable legal limit and will be confirmed before the tenancy agreement is completed.
Tenants may be responsible for council tax, utilities, communication services and television licence payments where stated in the tenancy agreement.
A payment may apply where a tenant asks to assign, vary or change a tenancy. Any payment will only be requested where permitted by law and will be explained before the change is made.
Tenants may be required to pay the reasonable and evidenced replacement cost of a lost key, access fob or other security device.
A late-payment charge may only apply where rent is overdue and the charge is permitted by law and provided for in the tenancy agreement.
Where a tenant asks to leave without giving the required notice or before the appropriate tenancy end date, reasonable costs may apply, subject to the tenancy agreement and applicable law.
Rent and deposit amounts depend on the specific property and tenancy.
Where a payment is calculated using the rent, the exact amount will be shown clearly in the property or tenancy information before payment is requested.
Where a payment relates to an actual cost, such as replacing a lost key, the reasonable cost and supporting information will be provided.
We do not charge tenants prohibited fees merely for applying for or entering into a tenancy.
Viewing fees
Tenant administration fees
Referencing fees
Inventory fees charged merely for entering a tenancy
Check-in fees charged merely for entering a tenancy
Tenancy application fees that are not legally permitted
Landlord fees depend on the service required, the property and the terms agreed with the landlord.
A written quotation and service agreement will be provided before Wakefield Property Lettings Ltd is formally instructed.
Please contact us for a personalised landlord quotation.
Any payment requested by Wakefield Property Lettings Ltd will be explained before payment is taken.
Never send money using payment details received from an unverified source. Contact us directly if you are uncertain about any payment request.
Where we hold client money and client money protection membership is required, the name and certificate of the relevant scheme will be displayed.
Please do not replace this wording with a scheme name until the business has completed and confirmed its membership.
WAKEFIELD PROPERTY LETTINGS LTD
Company number: 16866876
Registered office: 219 Kirkgate, Wakefield, England, WF1 1JG
Email: admin@wakefieldpropertylettings.co.uk
Telephone: 07438 647424
