Letting and rent collection

The second option is where the agent finds a tenant but also collects the rent during the tenancy. Other management functions such as repairs and arranging to get possession of the property at the end of a tenancy, if needed, are still dealt with by the landlord.

The agent is likely to charge a one-off fee and then a monthly fee (a percentage of the rent, perhaps 5%) for collecting the rent. This arrangement may be confusing for the tenant as it is not clear who is responsible for which areas of management.