--- title: What Fees Can I Be Charged as a Tenant? description: A simple guide to what costs you can (and can’t) be asked to pay when renting in England, Wales or Scotland. --- [Skip to content](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/knowledge/what-fees-are-charged-to-tenants#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Get in touch](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) [![LettingaProperty.com - LOGO 1](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LettingaProperty.com%20-%20LOGO%201.png?width=120&height=49&name=LettingaProperty.com%20-%20LOGO%201.png)](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/knowledge) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Get in touch](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [lettingaproperty.com](https://www.lettingaproperty.com/) [lettingaproperty.com](https://www.lettingaproperty.com/) Hello. 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Here’s a breakdown of what’s allowed and what isn’t. **Renting in England** **You can be charged for:** - Rent - Holding deposit - You might pay up to 1 week’s rent to reserve a property - This is deducted from your first month’s rent if the tenancy goes ahead - If you fail referencing or pull out, the landlord may keep this - If you pay via Open Banking, there’s a 6% transaction fee - Bank transfer is free - Tenancy deposit - Capped at 5 weeks’ rent (or 6 weeks if the rent is over £50,000 per year) - Must be protected in a government-approved deposit scheme - Default fees (if written in the agreement) - Late rent (after 14 days, interest at 3% above base rate) - Lost keys or damage from contract breaches - Utility bills - You may be responsible for council tax, water, gas, electric, broadband, and TV licence — depending on your agreement **You cannot be charged for:** - Referencing or credit checks - Admin or tenancy set-up - Contract renewals - Inventory or check-in/check-out fees - Right to Rent checks ---   **Renting in Wales** **You can be charged for:** - Rent - Holding deposit - You can be asked to pay up to 1 week’s rent to reserve a property - The landlord must give you written details first — including rent, start date, and any guarantor needed - Tenancy deposit - Usually 1 month’s rent - Must be protected in a registered deposit scheme - Default fees - For late rent, lost keys, or breach of contract (if clearly written in the tenancy) - Utility bills - You’ll need to pay these if listed in the agreement **You cannot be charged for:** - Referencing or credit checks - Admin or renewal fees - Inventory or check-in/check-out - Any other service fees ---   **Renting in Scotland** You can be charged for: - Rent - Tenancy deposit - Must not be more than 2 months’ rent - Has to be protected in an approved deposit scheme - Utility bills - You’ll pay if it’s included in the agreement **You cannot be charged for:** - Holding deposits - Referencing or admin fees - Renewal fees - Inventory or check-in/check-out fees - Any other charges not clearly listed in the agreement --- #### **Summary Table**   | **Fee Type** | **England** | **Wales** | **Scotland** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Holding Deposit | ✅ (max 1 week’s rent) | ✅ (max 1 week, prescribed info must be given) | ❌ Not allowed | | Tenancy Deposit | ✅ (5–6 weeks’ rent) | ✅ (typically 1 month) | ✅ (max 2 months’ rent) | | Admin Fees | ❌ Not allowed | ❌ Not allowed | ❌ Not allowed | | Referencing Fees | ❌ Not allowed | ❌ Not allowed | ❌ Not allowed | | Renewal Fees | ❌ Not allowed | ❌ Not allowed | ❌ Not allowed | | Default Fees | ✅ If stated in contract | ✅ If stated in contract | ✅ For specific breaches | | Utility Bills | ✅ If agreed | ✅ If agreed | ✅ If agreed | If you’re unsure which rules apply to your property, contact our support team or your local housing authority. - [Account](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/knowledge/account#main-content) - [Account, security and site](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/knowledge/account#account-security-and-site) - 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