Tenants
For tenants
Renting with Kerrigans
Are you renting for the first time, or would you simply like peace of mind by understanding the process before you apply? We’re here to make renting as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
From booking your first viewing to moving into your new home and beyond, we’ll guide you through every step of the journey in plain, simple language, so you know exactly what to expect.
Our aim is to make the whole process clear, transparent and hassle-free, with no hidden surprises along the way. Whether you’re a first-time renter or simply want a little extra reassurance, we’re here to help you feel confident every step of the way.
What do you need?
Find a property
Search our current properties available to let across Doncaster and the surrounding villages, updated as they come in.
Found a property you’re interested in? Simply select ‘Arrange a Viewing’ and we’ll email you a short form to register your interest. Once we’ve received your completed form, a member of our friendly team will be in touch to arrange a convenient viewing time.
Applying for a property
Love the property you have viewed? The next step is to contact us to let us know you’d like to apply. You will then receive an email explaining the costs involved, when payments will be due and what happens next.
Terms and Conditions
What you will pay
Holding deposit, tenancy deposit and the full list of permitted payments. No admin or referencing fees.
Emergencies
Smell gas: leave the property, do not use switches, and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. Then tell us. Review https://www.nationalgas.com/emergency-contacts
Fire: get out, stay out, call 999.
Major leak: turn off the stopcock, switch off electrics if water is near them, and call us straight away.
Power cut affecting the street: call 105.
Outside office hours, report genuine emergencies by phone on 01302 769276 and follow up by email. Non-urgent repairs are dealt with the next working day.
Report a repair
Tell us what has gone wrong and we will arrange it. Report anything urgent by phone.
Tenant questions
A maximum of five weeks’ rent where the annual rent is under £50,000, plus your first month’s rent in advance. The holding deposit you already paid is deducted from this.
No. Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 we cannot charge tenants for referencing, admin, drawing up the tenancy, inventories, check-in, check-out or renewals. The full list of permitted payments is on our tenant fees page.
For managed properties, Report a Maintenance Issue, email us, or call 01302 769276. Report anything urgent by phone. If the landlord manages the property directly, we gave you their contact details at check-in.
Since 01/05/26, tenants need to give 2 months written notice of their intention to end a tenancy. Notice must normally be in writing and expire on the correct date. Tell us early and we will confirm the right date in writing.
It depends on the property and the landlord. Ask before you apply, or before you get a pet during a tenancy. Keeping a pet without permission is a breach of most tenancy agreements.
After check-out we compare the property against the check-in inventory and put any proposed deductions to you in writing with evidence. Undisputed amounts are returned within 10 days of agreement, and anything disputed goes to the scheme’s free adjudication service.
Deterioration from ordinary use — flattened carpet in doorways, faded paint, minor scuffs. You cannot be charged for it. Burns, tears, unauthorised decoration and breakages are damage, and can be charged for with an allowance made for the age of the item.
Useful pages
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