Husmus Tenancy Fee Ban Quiz Answers
When did the tenancy fee ban come into effect?
Well before my time!
Jan 2019
Jun 2019
Jan 2020
Which country does this law cover?
England
Northern Ireland
Wales
Scotland
Narnia
Which of the following will a tenant still be responsible for?
Lost keys
Inventories
Gas certification
Credit checks
Check out fees
Contract renewal
Which of the following are landlords and letting agents no longer allowed to charge tenants?
Tenant referencing costs
Holding deposits
Tenancy deposits
Rent
Do you know which tenancies must follow the laws?
All Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs)
Only tenancies from 2019
Only tenancies that have existed for more than 5 years
Can a landlord or agent charge tenants a higher first rent to cover the cost of the tenancy fee ban?
Yes
No
Can a landlord or agent charge tenants a higher first rent to cover the cost of having a pet?
Yes
No
What is the maximum that can be charged for holding deposits?
£1M
1 week rent
2 weeks rent
4 weeks rent
What is the maximum that can be charged for tenancy deposits?
£1M
2 weeks rent
4 weeks rent
6 weeks rent
Say a tenant was late with their rent, how much can they be charged?
Nothing at all
3% above BoE base rate
BoE base rate
3% below the BoE base rate
After how many days of being late with rent can interest charges be made.
5 days
7 days
10 days
14 days
21 days
If a tenant has requested changes to a tenancy agreement, what can be changed?
No charges allowed
Full cost of the charge
Capped at £50
Capped at £100
Can tenants be charged for deposit replacement schemes?
Yes, its mandatory
Yes, but only if the tenant chooses this option
Never
Under what circumstances must a landlord or agent return a holding deposit?
If the landlord chooses not to proceed
If the tenant chooses not to proceed
If the tenant fails Right to Rent check
If the tenant provides false or misleading information
If the tenant doesn't meet the tenancy deadlines.
What are the consequences of breaking the tenancy fee ban laws?
Return of the illegal fees/charges
£5,000 penalty per illegal fee/charge
No Section 21 evictions
All of the above
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