Residential Lettings - Tenants
Renting is a popular choice for many individuals and families, offering flexibility and the opportunity to live in a property and location that suits both your lifestyle and budget.
At Wards, we strive to make the rental process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Whether you are renting your first home, relocating for work or looking for a larger property to accommodate a growing family, our experienced team is on hand to guide you through every stage of the tenancy process.
We offer a wide range of residential properties across Hinckley, Leicestershire and the surrounding areas, ranging from apartments and starter homes through to family houses and executive properties.
Finding Your Next Home
Our available properties are advertised online and regularly updated. Once you have identified a property of interest, our team will be pleased to arrange a viewing and answer any questions you may have.
Should you decide to proceed, we will guide you through the application and referencing process and keep you fully informed throughout.
Tenancy Information
Following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, all properties let by Wards are offered on Assured Periodic Tenancies, providing tenants with greater flexibility while maintaining important rights and protections.
Before the commencement of your tenancy, we will provide clear information regarding:
- Rent and payment arrangements
- Tenancy terms and conditions
- Deposit protection
- Property inventories and condition reports
- Maintenance reporting procedures
- Safety certificates and compliance documentation
During Your Tenancy
As a specialist property management practice, we manage all properties directly on behalf of our landlord clients. This means tenants benefit from a dedicated and professional point of contact throughout their tenancy.
Our team is available to assist with:
- Maintenance and repair reporting
- General tenancy enquiries
- Changes in circumstances
- Renewed compliance and safety requirements
- End-of-tenancy guidance
We work proactively with both landlords and tenants to ensure properties are well maintained and that any issues are dealt with promptly and professionally.
Prospective tenants should note the following:
Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
All tenancy applications are subject to referencing and affordability assessments. These may include credit checks, employment verification and landlord references where applicable.
Rent is typically payable monthly in advance unless otherwise stated.
A tenancy deposit will be payable prior to the commencement of the tenancy, together with the first month's rent. Deposits are protected in accordance with the relevant tenancy deposit legislation.
If you have any concerns regarding your credit history or affordability, we would encourage you to discuss these with us at an early stage so that we can advise on the options available.
Tenants are generally responsible for the payment of utility charges and other outgoings associated with the property, including Council Tax, water charges, gas, electricity, broadband, telephone services and television licences, unless otherwise stated.
Before moving into the property, cleared funds must be received for the initial rent payment and tenancy deposit. Payment details will be provided during the application process.
All applications are considered in accordance with current housing and equality legislation.
From the 1st February 2016, all private landlords in England, including those subletting or taking in lodgers will have to check new tenants and guarantors have the right to be in the UK before renting out a property. Please complete the additional form located with the reference forms and provide original documentation that is required with your application