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<p>From 1 June 2019, the only payments that landlords or letting agents can charge to tenants in relation to new contracts are:</p>
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<ul><li>Rent</li><li>A refundable tenancy deposit capped at no more than 5 weeks’ rent where the total annual rent is less than £50,000, or 6 weeks’ rent where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above</li><li>A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than 1 week’s rent</li><li>A payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant</li><li>Payments capped at £50 (or reasonably incurred costs, if higher) for the variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy</li><li>Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and Council Tax</li><li>A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device giving access to the housing, where required under a tenancy agreement</li></ul>
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