diff --git a/spec/models/form/lettings/questions/period_spec.rb b/spec/models/form/lettings/questions/period_spec.rb
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+++ b/spec/models/form/lettings/questions/period_spec.rb
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+require "rails_helper"
+
+RSpec.describe Form::Lettings::Questions::Period, type: :model do
+  subject(:question) { described_class.new(nil, nil, page) }
+
+  let(:page) { instance_double(Form::Page) }
+
+  it "has the correct hint" do
+    expect(question.hint_text).to eq("Select how often the household is charged. This may be different to how often they pay.")
+  end
+end