Tenant responsibilities

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)
To keep the property in good decorative and functional repair
Drains, gutters and downpipes must be kept clear
Chimneys swept
Yards, drives, boundaries, gardens etc are to be kept neat and tidy
A satisfactory standard of interior decoration is required
Not to display disruptive behaviour such as excessive noise or any illegal activity
To maintain good neighbourly relations at all times and keep any agreed pets or livestock under proper control
Not to sub-let any part of the property nor carry on any business therefrom
To allow access by the Trust at any reasonable time on written notice
To give a minimum of 4 weeks formal, written notice of termination of the tenancy

Maintenance of the structure and exterior of the property
Annual gas safety and periodic electrical checks
Preparation of Energy Performance Certificates, (EPCs)
Repair baths, sinks and other sanitary installations
Keep the property insured against loss or damage by fire
That the Tenant may quietly possess and enjoy the property without any unlawful interruption from the landlord