Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Tenant are set out in detail in the Tenancy Agreement but basically you are in charge of the property and must act in a responsible manner towards it, keeping it clean and tidy, maintaining the garden, and generally looking after it as a sensible owner would. Bear in mind that you will be held responsible for faults/repairs caused by your own neglect or negligence.

Inspections

At the beginning of a tenancy an 'Inventory and Statement of Condition' will be drawn up which you must sign. This will then form the basis of regular inspections (every three months) to ensure that the property is being properly maintained and no repairs are required. You will be told when an inspection is due.

Faults and repairs

If there is a problem with the property you must tell us immediately (if you don't and further deterioration occurs, you may be held partially responsible). Once we have been informed of a fault we will contact the landlord and act upon their instructions. You must not instruct a contractor to undertake any work yourself - if you do it will be at your own expense.

We use local tradespeople who have proved reliable and trustworthy and we believe will do the best possible work on the property at the best value. They work quickly and efficiently, and we have built up an excellent working relationship with them.

You should take obvious precautionary measures to prevent additional problems arising, for example turning off mains water, gas or electricity if necessary. You should also ensure appropriate heating is maintained throughout the winter, particularly if you go away on holiday, to prevent the risk of burst pipes. You are also responsible for checking and replacing items such as batteries in smoke alarms, light bulbs and tap washers.

Other

Should you wish to do any decorating in the property you must make a written request and wait until permission is given before commencing any work.

No pets are allowed in the property without the permission of the landlord. If you wish to obtain a pet please submit a written request to us stating the age, type and breed.

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