Trust responsibilities to the Tenant include:
- Maintenance of the structure and exterior of the property
- Annual gas safety and periodic electrical checks
- Preparation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
- Repair of baths, sinks and other sanitary installations
- Keeping the property insured against loss or damage by fire
- Ensuring the Tenant may quietly possess and enjoy the property without any unlawful interruption from the landlord
Tenant responsibilities to the Trust include:
- Payment of council tax, water rates and any other statutory levies
- Payment of services e.g. gas, electricity, telephone (including installation)
- Keeping the property in good decorative and functional repair
- Keeping drains, gutters and downpipes clear
- Keeping chimneys swept
- Keeping yards, drives, boundaries, gardens etc. neat and tidy
- No disruptive behaviour e.g. excessive noise or any illegal activity
- Maintaining good neighbourly relations and keeping any agreed pets or livestock under proper control
- No sub-letting of any part of the property or carrying on any business therefrom
- Allowing access by the Trust at any reasonable time upon written notice
- Giving a minimum of 4 weeks formal, written notice of termination of the tenancy
