Castlewood Lettings & Management LTD

Tenant Fees Schedule

Published in line with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Renters' Rights Act 2025. Applies to Assured Periodic Tenancies in England only.

Effective: 1 May 2026 Version: MAY 2026 VAT: Included where stated

At a Glance

1 week

Holding deposit to reserve a property

4 weeks

Tenancy deposit held in a government scheme

Pro - rated

Move-in month then 1st of each month


Full Fee Schedule

Payments Before and During Your Tenancy


Holding Deposit

To reserve a property. Offset against your first month's rent or tenancy deposit as agreed. Refundable in most circumstances.

1 week's rent

Tenancy Deposit

Covers damages or defaults during the tenancy. Held in a government-authorised deposit scheme. Properties with annual rent over £100,000 are not covered by the Tenant Fees Act.

4 week's rent

Move-in Payment

A pro-rated amount covering the remainder of the calendar month in which you move in. Castlewood does not collect rent in advance beyond this initial payment.

Pro-Rated

Ongoing Rent

Rent is due on the 1st of each month. The rent payable must not exceed the advertised amount.

Monthly

Permitted Charges


Late payment of rent

Interest may be charged on unpaid rent outstanding for more than 14 days, at a maximum of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the date the rent became due until payment is made.

3% above base rate

Variation of contract (tenant's request)

To cover costs of taking the landlord's instructions and preparing new legal documents.

£50 inc. VAT

Lost key or security device

Replacement fee per lost key or device. A £50 call-out fee also applies where attendance is required. Castlewood uses specialist key systems — tenants are not permitted to cut or duplicate keys independently. All replacements must be ordered through Castlewood.

£50 per key

Early termination (tenant's request)

If you wish to end your tenancy early or give less than the required two months' notice, you may be liable for the landlord's reasonable costs — up to the amount of rent that would have been received had the correct notice been given.

Up to lost rent


Important Information

Notice Period

Under an Assured Periodic Tenancy, tenants must give two months' written notice to end the tenancy. The end date must align with the end of a rent period.

Key Policy

Castlewood uses specialist key systems. Tenants are not permitted to cut or duplicate keys independently. All replacement keys must be ordered through Castlewood Lettings and Management Ltd.

Deposit Protection

Your deposit is protected in a government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme within 30 days of receipt. You will receive confirmation of the scheme used at the start of your tenancy.

What is not a permitted charge

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords and agents cannot charge for referencing, credit checks, administration, check-in, or tenancy setup. Any charge not listed in this schedule is not permitted and should not be paid.

Our Memberships

Client Money Protected

No. C0142050

Propertymark Standards

Fully compliant / NRLA Member

Registered Address

18 Secure Storage Solutions, Manston Road, Margate, Kent CT9 4JZ


Legal notice

This schedule is published in compliance with the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Propertymark's Code of Practice, and must be made available to landlords prior to instruction. Castlewood Lettings and Management Ltd is not VAT registered — no VAT is added to any fee shown. All services are delivered in accordance with current housing legislation, including any changes introduced under the Renters' Rights Act or subsequent regulations. Fees are subject to change with 30 days' written notice. This schedule does not constitute a contract; fees are agreed in writing in your Terms of Business. Deposits are protected using the Tenancy Deposit Scheme within 30 days of receipt.

Redress Scheme: PRS Membership No. 053608  ·  Client Money Protection: C0142050  ·  Not VAT registered