Role of the Letting Agent
Most people find a place to rent by looking in the rental property section of local newspapers, on property websites or by going to estate a letting agents in the area they are looking to move to. However, if you find a place to rent, it will be managed either directly by the landlord or more usually the letting agent.
Remember the agent is acting for the landlord and has no contractual duty to you. Check whether the agent is an RICS member, which Sibley Pares are, as members follow a Rent Only Management Code and Service Charge Management Code – protecting your consumer rights. It is also important to identify whether the agent is a ‘sole agent’. If not, other agents may be trying to let the same property.