Room in a Shared House, Duke Street, BB8

Immaculate Large Double Bedroom with En-suite and Kitchenette in Colne

Available 1st April 2024
Comprehensive Lodger Requirements:

• Agreement to Lodger Contract
• Single Occupancy:
• No Pets, Smoking, or Drugs.
• Single occupancy only. No Kids or Couples.
• Professional Occupants Only

Please Answer the Following Questions in Your Initial Message:
These questions are designed to ensure a good fit for all parties and streamline the application process. Thank you for understanding and providing detailed responses.

1. What is your full name?
2. What is your current occupation? (Note: We're looking for professionals, e.g., teachers, nurses, employed full-time at a business site on a contracted basis.) You will be requested to provide a copy of your contract of employment.
3. Can you confirm that you are seeking accommodation for single occupancy only?
4. What is your current living situation and address?
5. What is your reason for moving?
6. What is your preferred move-in date?
7. Could you describe your work schedule, particularly if it involves late nights?
8. Do you meet the income requirement of 2-3 times the monthly room cost (£1500+)?

Additionally, please confirm the following:

1. You do not smoke, use recreational drugs, or have pets?
2. You are not planning to live with children, a partner, or as a couple in this accommodation?
3. You are not a labourer by profession?

Accommodation Features:

•             Furnished accommodation.

•             Desk and office chair supplied

•             We use the term lodger to mean an excluded occupier.

•             We do not use the word rent or tenant.

•             Double bed with mattress and headboard.

•             The mattress is new and has had a mattress encasement installed which must always remain on the mattress. The owner of the property will clean the encasement as required.

•             The property is in Colne town centre close to local amenities including shops, train station, restaurants, leisure centre, pubs and main route bus stop.

•             Private ensuite with laminate flooring, including shower, toilet, and sink.

•             Private kitchenette with kettle and fridge.

•             Cabinet storage and clothing rail provided.

•             The room has a dedicated router which results in excellent Wi-Fi signal/speed.

•             Blackout blind.

•             Large windows with a view of the countryside.

•             There is a TV with HD Chromecast to provide smart TV + aerial channels.

•             Central heating throughout property including a large radiator in the second-floor bedroom.

•             There is an additional electrical bathroom radiator which can be turned on at the press of a button for one-hour to dry bathroom towels during summer.

•             Extra-large bath on 1st Floor which may be used by the lodger. Must consult with owner prior to use.

•             82 Inch TV in living room.

•             Lodgers are encouraged to eat meals in the separate dining room on the ground floor.

•             Lodgers must insure their property and belongings; no responsibility is taken for this.

Bills included

•             Super-fast internet (c. 125 MB)

•             Council tax.

•             Water

•             TV License

•             Gas.

•             Electric.

House information

•             There are two people currently living at the property; one of which is the owner of the house.

•             It is a professional household; everyone is currently employed working full time at their business premises.

Lodger screening: financial, circumstances, right to rent and background checks.

A detailed vetting process is required for all parties' safety and compatibility, this means that immediate move-ins are not possible.

•             All applicants must agree to allow the property owner to carry out checks regarding potential lodgers’ employment, personal and previous accommodation references, and to run a credit check.

•             To apply to become a lodger you must

I.             Provide a copy of your most recent payslip.

I.             Provide your address details for the past 5 years.

II.           Provide your National Insurance number.

III.         Provide identification documentation such as a passport: required to ensure right to rent.

IV.         Provide references from previous landlord(s): they will be contacted directly to verify their support.

V.           Provide a letter from your current employer confirming employment and length of service.

•             Copies of ID will be securely retained, digitally encrypted, and disposed of within appropriate timescales.

•             Any applicant providing false references will be seen to have committed the offence of fraud by false representation under the Fraud Act 2006 and a report will be made to all relevant agencies.

•             The property owner at their discretion, may require a prospective lodger to provide a basic disclosure check through ‘Disclosure Scotland’. The owner of the property will wear this cost (£25) and support the applicant to ensure it is completed correctly. A basic disclosure is a criminal record check which will produce a certificate showing any 'unspent' criminal convictions a potential lodger may have. This process does not affect credit rating.

License Fee

•             £600 per month inclusive of specified bills above.

Deposit

•             Equal to one month’s license fee = £600

Property safety

•             The property is fit for human habitation.

•             Electrical certificate.

•             Annual Gas safety check.

•             Interconnected AICO alarm system.

•             24/7 CCTV system covering front and rear.

•             Property recently fully renovated.

•             Wireless doorbell system with chimes on every floor.