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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about renting, selling or management of lock-up garages? Here’s the answers to some of those we get asked regularly.

Tenant FAQs

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Once you have found a site/sites you are interested in, we recommend that you carry out an  external viewing of the property. Please note that some sites have security gates and access may  therefore be restricted. As every garage is checked by our in-house maintenance team between  tenants, we are confident that they are in suitable condition, therefore we do not offer internal  viewings of the garages.  
We always recommend that you visit the site to ensure that you are happy with the site access and  location.

Most garages are fitted with a combination padlock, however if the garage is accessed with a key we  will post this to you as soon as possible (please note that for next day delivery, there is a charge of  £19.80). If the garage is fitted with a combination padlock, you will be provided with the  combination number over the telephone/ by email once full payment is received. If your chosen site  has a security gate which requires a key, the key will be posted to you as soon as possible. At this  time should you decide to cancel the rental, a refund will be given minus an administration fee. 

The sizes of our garages vary from site to site however, most are the standard size which is approximately 16ft x 8ft (4.9m x 2.4m).

The current deposit for lock-up garages is £250 which is refundable when the garage is given up if the Licence Agreement terms have been complied with – ie left clean and tidy with locks in place and correct notice to vacate given.

The fee is collected quarterly in advance on the quarter days ie 25th March, 24th June, 29th September and 25th December, by Direct Debit. 

The minimum rental period is six months.

If used for storage we always suggest that, like with storage of any item for it to be placed off the ground and on pallets, and not stacked hard against the walls to allow ventilation. We also recommend items should be sheeted with polythene for their protection.

Currently, rates are not applicable on lock-up garages.

Standard notice is one clear quarter’s (3 months) notice; for example if you wish to give up the garage on the 25th March quarter day you should have served notice before the previous quarter day (25th December). See the Licence Agreement for further details.

The Letting/Managing Agent or the Landlord does not accept any responsibility for motor vehicles/goods stored in the garages, nor the use of any access/egress and we therefore suggest that if insurance is required you contact your own insurers. See the Licence Agreement for further details.

Please call our Lettings Department on 0118 975 9455 and speak to one of our Estate Managers who will be pleased to help.

We operate our own in-house maintenance division to satisfy any queries that you may have.  However, you would be responsible for ensuring the door workings/locks are kept oiled and that any  problems are reported before they deteriorate.

Tenant Testimonials

Fast, friendly and effective service to rent a garage. Just took possession of the garage – perfect so far!
Neil Layton
I have been renting a garage for almost 2 years with no issues. Great communication and professionalism. No hidden fees, clear contract and refund returned with no issues. Recommended.
Alex Strat
Great communication, assertive service, really happy with the results.
Christopher Brown
I have rented various garages from Courtman & Co. Very efficient handled by them and excellent value.
Howard Angus
Very helpful. All questions answered promptly, everything was exactly as they said it was.
Kevin Danbury
Very responsive have used for 7 years and always been swift to respond.
Ed Rocksteady
I have rented garages through Courtmen & Co for over a decade now and have always found them excellent to deal with and talk too.
Glen Harman
Really fast turnaround when we needed a storage facility, we had the key in our hand within 48 hrs – amazing! Very grateful for the speedy, easy, hassle free service. Many thanks.
Roses Support
Had a garage for a 2 year period, great guys to work with! No problems at all, would definitely recommend.
Tony Lawrence
Problems with a tree which fell on the roof of my rented garage were dealt with in a most timely and professional manner by all concerned, with a replacement unit being rapidly located and all switchover between the two units handled in a very impressive fashion. Thanks to Mandy, Sandra and Howard for arranging all of this. A1 Service levels all round.
John Moser
A professional company, with skill and understanding Courtman have helped me through a very difficult time, highly recommend dealing with them. Thanks to everyone concerned.
Gerald Cryans
This was a very prompt and easy service, quick phone pick up, no music or messages thanking you for your important call! Perfect. Friendly operator, must definitely will use again.
Everton Waite

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