Capacity To Enter Into Tenancy Agreements Or Contracts
Independent mental capacity assessments to determine an individual’s ability to sign a legally-binding contract, including tenancy, prenuptial, cohabitation, and equity release agreements.
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Our Contractual Capacity Assessments
Capacity to Enter into a Tenancy Agreement
When entering into a tenancy agreement or other contract, we understand the importance of accurately assessing the individual’s mental capacity. Our detailed and personalised assessments are legally sound and robust and can be used to establish the individual’s capacity to enter into a tenancy agreement.
Virtual:
£645 inc VAT
Face to face:
£725 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Enter into a Contract
Our capacity to enter into a contract assessment is comprehensive, court-compliant, and tailored to the needs of the person being assessed. Trust our experienced assessors to provide compassionate, professional, and reliable service that meets the legal requirements and your timeframe. No worries and no delays guaranteed.
Virtual:
£840 inc VAT
Face to face:
£960 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Understand and Sign a Prenuptial Agreement
Ensure your client’s or relative’s assets are protected with an assessment to determine if they can understand and sign a prenuptial agreement. Our assessors provide thorough, court-compliant reports within 7 working days of the assessment date. We promise quick turnaround and same-day outcomes. Easy to book online.
Virtual:
£840 inc VAT
Face to face:
£960 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Sign a Cohabitation Agreement
We conduct thorough assessments to determine an individual’s capacity to understand and sign a cohabitation agreement. This helps to determine whether they can make informed decisions about living arrangements and shared responsibilities and foster consensual agreements that protect their interests. Our service is fast, worry-free, and easy to book online.
Virtual:
£840 inc VAT
Face to face:
£960 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Marry
We provide detailed assessments to determine an individual’s capacity to marry, ensuring they can make sound decisions about entering into a marital relationship. This assessment looks at a person’s ability to understand the implications of marriage, including emotional and family dynamics, legal and financial implications, and responsibilities toward their spouse. Easy to book online.
Face to face:
£960 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Capacity to Sign Equity Release Agreement
We help determine if an individual has the capacity to sign an equity release agreement. This decision is different from a standard property and financial affairs capacity assessment/ Our assessments are thorough and accepted by financial institutions, lenders, conveyancers, and the court. We ensure fast turnaround, with the assessment outcome shared the same day.
Virtual:
£645 inc VAT
Face to face:
£725 inc VAT
Note: Our fees include VAT and travel (in the locations where we have assessors)
Why Work With OFH Care
Consistent
Communication
We are easy to contact and will keep you updated every step of the way. You can contact us via email and phone.
Specialist
Knowledge
Our assessors have extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant case laws. Our assessments are second to none.
Network Of
Professionals
We have a network of social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists that enables us to provide you with efficient, consistent service.
Quality-
checked
Our team has extensive experience in completing mental capacity assessments and handling complex cases, making our service unrivalled.
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About Us
We are a team of health and social care professionals, dedicated to providing independent mental capacity assessments across England and Wales. Our team of highly skilled practitioners bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every assessment we undertake.
testimonials
Client Journeys with OFH Care
Mr P. Y.
Client
Many thanks for providing such a professional, fast, efficient service for us…
My Sister and I have reviewed this report thoroughly now. We are happy with the comprehensive nature of the content, and the professional finish to the document. We have checked with our solicitors, and it meets all our legal needs.
Ms C. B.
Client
Excellent customer care from initial contact to receipt of report. Our elderly aunt is profoundly deaf and physically quite fragile so we were concerned about how tiring the assessment would be for her and how difficult it may be because of her limited hearing. She was also nervous about a person she did not know being in her bedroom to ask her questions about her financial affairs. Kristine answered our MANY questions promptly. We were reassured that our aunt’s regular carer could be present and that the assessor would be mindful of our aunt’s physical disabilities. After the assessment she could not speak more highly of the assessor who she said was totally charming, and she really enjoyed the entire Q&A! Thank you!
Mr G. K.
Client
They offered a timely appt for assessing my mother’s mental capacity. Jane was very professional and treated my mother with dignity and care throughout the assessment. The final report was in depth and emailed to me within the timescale they had said. The whole experience was easy and straightforward. The only negative was the cost. Luckily we were able to pay but I can see this being a problem for some people.
Ms T. T.
Client
We needed a mental capacity assessment completed for my mum and the situation was very stressful having never been in this situation before. I contacted OFH who were very supportive from the start. They explained the process and were able to arrange a convenient time to visit mum. After the assessment my mum was very positive and she found the social worker who visited her made her feel very safe, relaxed and she liked him. Within 24 hours there was a decision.
I am very grateful to OFH for their professionalism and their help.
Mr M. J.
Client
The receptionist Kristine is delightful, helpful and understanding. Our assessor Muataz was polite, firm, friendly and fair. He is an expert at making clients feel comfortable in order to get the best out of them. He uses a conversational style of questioning searching for the answers so that the client does not feel intimidated. He is an excellent example of a thoroughly professional and gifted assessor. You couldn’t ask for more. Thank you to all at OFH Car
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about the services we provide.
Can someone have the capacity to sign one type of contract but not another?
Yes. Contractual capacity is decision-specific. A person may be able to understand a straightforward tenancy agreement but struggle with a more complex arrangement, such as an equity release agreement, a prenuptial agreement, or a commercial contract. The assessment considers the specific contract being signed and the level of understanding required.
Are mental capacity assessments available for unusual or specialist contracts?
Absolutely. While many referrals involve lifetime tenancy agreements, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, or equity release products, we can also assess capacity for bespoke legal and commercial arrangements, including settlement agreements, business transactions, licensing agreements, and entertainment industry contracts.
Why might a solicitor request a contractual capacity assessment even when a client appears capable?
Some clients may appear able to manage everyday decisions but still face difficulties understanding complex legal, financial, or long-term contractual obligations. An independent capacity assessment can provide reassurance that the client fully understands the nature and consequences of the agreement before signing.
Can contractual capacity assessments be used for music, sports, or entertainment contracts?
Yes. We can assess whether an individual understands the rights, responsibilities, financial implications, and long-term commitments associated with contracts in the music, sports, media, and entertainment sectors. These agreements can often involve complex terms that require careful consideration.
Does the level of understanding required depend on the value or risk of the contract?
Yes. The legal threshold for capacity is linked to the nature and complexity of the decision. A contract involving significant financial commitments, property rights, future income, or long-term obligations may require a greater level of understanding than a routine agreement.