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REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS 5.1 In this Agreement, the word “repair” includes any work necessary to put the house into a state which is wind and watertight, habitable and in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation. 5.2 Before the start of the tenancy, we will inspect your house to ensure that it is wind and watertight, habitable and in all other respects reasonably fit for human habitation. If repair or other work needs to be done to bring the house up to that standard, we will do so before the tenancy begins. We will notify you about any such work. Any other repairs may be carried out after the tenancy begins. 5.3 During the course of your tenancy, we will carry out repairs or other work necessary to put the house in a condition which is tenantable, wind and watertight and in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation. We will carry out all repairs within a reasonable period of becoming aware that the repairs need to be done. Once begun, the repairs will be finished as soon as reasonably possible. All repairs will be done to the standard of a reasonably competent contractor, using good quality material. 5.4 We will carry out a reasonably diligent inspection of the common parts before the tenancy begins. We will take reasonable steps to remove any danger we find before you move into your house. We will repair any other defect we find which will significantly affect your use of the common parts, or the house, within a reasonable period. We will repair any damage to boundary walls and fences within a reasonable period if the damage significantly affects your use of the common parts of your house or if it poses a danger to any user. During the course of the tenancy, we will carry out inspections, at reasonable intervals, of the common parts. 5.5 If we need the co-operation or permission of another person to carry out repairs or other work to the house or common parts, or to inspect, we will do our best to get it. We may be unable to do non-emergency repairs until we get such permission. 5.6 Our general repair obligations contained in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 include a duty to carry out repairs relating to water penetration, rising dampness and condensation dampness as well as the obligations contained in this paragraph. We will provide and maintain the house so that any tenant who we might reasonably expect to live in the house can heat the house to a reasonable temperature at a reasonable cost, so as to avoid condensation dampness and mould. If during the tenancy, the house suffers from condensation dampness which is partially or wholly caused by a deficiency in, or absence of, any feature of the house (including insulation, provision for heating or ventilation), we will carry out repairs (including, where appropriate, replacement, addition or provision of insulation, ventilation or heating systems) within a reasonable time so that that feature is not a cause of the condensation dampness. 5.7 Our duty to repair includes a duty to take into account the extent to which the house falls short of the current building regulations by reason of disrepair or sanitary defects.

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS 5.1 In this Agreement, the word “"repair” " includes any work necessary to put the house into a state which is wind and watertight, habitable and in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation. 5.2 Before the start of the tenancy, we will inspect your house to ensure that it is wind and watertight, habitable and in all other respects reasonably fit for human habitation. If repair or other work needs to be done to bring the house up to that standard, we will do so before the tenancy begins. We will notify you about any such work. Any other repairs may be carried out after the tenancy begins. 5.3 During the course of your tenancy, we will carry out repairs or other work necessary to put the house in a condition which is tenantable, wind and watertight and in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation. We will carry out all repairs within a reasonable period of becoming aware that the repairs need to be done. Once begun, the repairs will be finished as soon as reasonably possible. All repairs will be done to the standard of a reasonably competent contractor, using good quality material. 5.4 We will carry out a reasonably diligent inspection of the common parts before the tenancy begins. We will take reasonable steps to remove any danger we find before you move into your house. We will repair any other defect we find which will significantly affect your use of the common parts, or the house, within a reasonable period. We will repair any damage to boundary walls and fences within a reasonable period if the damage significantly affects your use of the common parts of your house or if it poses a danger to any user. During the course of the tenancy, we will carry out inspections, at reasonable intervals, of the common parts. 5.5 If we need the co-operation or permission of another person to carry out repairs or other work to the house or common parts, or to inspect, we will do our best to get it. We may be unable to do non-emergency repairs until we get such permission. 5.6 Our general repair obligations contained in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 include a duty to carry out repairs relating to water penetration, rising dampness and condensation dampness as well as the obligations contained in this paragraph. We will provide and maintain the house so that any tenant who we might reasonably expect to live in the house can heat the house to a reasonable temperature at a reasonable cost, so as to avoid condensation dampness and mould. If during the tenancy, the house suffers from condensation dampness which is partially or wholly caused by a deficiency in, or absence of, any feature of the house (including insulation, provision for heating or ventilation), we will carry out repairs (including, where appropriate, replacement, addition or provision of insulation, ventilation or heating systems) within a reasonable time so that that feature is not a cause of the condensation dampness. 5.7 Our duty to repair includes a duty to take into account the extent to which the house falls short of the current building regulations by reason of disrepair or sanitary defects.

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS 5.1 In this Agreement, the word “repair” includes any work necessary to put the house into a state which is wind and watertight, habitable and in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation. 5.2 Before the start of the tenancy, we will inspect your house to ensure that it is wind and watertight, habitable and in all other respects reasonably fit for human habitation. If repair or other work needs to be done to bring the house up to that standard, we will do so before the tenancy begins. We will notify you about any such work. Any other repairs may be carried out after the tenancy begins. 5.3 During the course of your tenancy, we will carry out repairs or other work necessary to put the house in a condition which is tenantable, wind and watertight and in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation. We will carry out all repairs within a reasonable period of becoming aware that the repairs need to be done. Once begun, the repairs will be finished as soon as reasonably possible. All repairs will be done to the standard of a reasonably competent contractor, using good quality material. 5.4 We will carry out a reasonably diligent inspection of the common parts before the tenancy begins. We will take reasonable steps to remove any danger we find before you move into your house. We will repair any other defect we find which will significantly affect your use of the common parts, or the house, within a reasonable period. We will repair any damage to boundary walls and fences within a reasonable period if the damage significantly affects your use of the common parts of your house or if it poses a danger to any user. During the course of the tenancy, we will carry out inspections, at reasonable intervals, of the common parts. 5.5 If we need the co-operation or permission of another person to carry out repairs or other work to the house or common parts, or to inspect, we will do our best to get it. We may be unable to do non-emergency repairs until we get such permission. 5.6 Our general repair obligations contained in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 include a duty to carry out repairs relating to water penetration, rising dampness and condensation dampness as well as the obligations contained in this paragraph. We will provide and maintain the house so that any tenant who we might reasonably expect to live in the house can heat the house to a reasonable temperature at a reasonable cost, so as to avoid condensation dampness and mould. If during the tenancy, the house suffers from condensation dampness which is partially or wholly caused by a deficiency in, or absence of, any feature of the house (including insulation, provision for heating or ventilation), we will carry out repairs (including, where appropriate, replacement, addition or provision of insulation, ventilation or heating systems) within a reasonable time so that that feature is not a cause of the condensation dampness.or 5.7 Our duty to repair includes a duty to take into account the extent to which the house falls short of the current building regulations by reason of disrepair or sanitary defects.

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTSour responsibilities and rights 5.1 In this Agreement, the word words “repair” includes any work necessary to put the house into a state which is wind and watertight, habitable and in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation. 5.2 Before the start of the tenancy, we will inspect your house to ensure that it is wind and watertight, habitable and in all other respects reasonably fit for human habitation. If repair or other work needs to be done to bring the house up to that standard, we will do so before the tenancy begins. We will notify you about any such work. Any other repairs may be carried out after the tenancy begins. 5.3 During the course of your tenancy, we will carry out repairs or other work necessary to put keep the house in a condition which is tenantablehabitable, wind and watertight and in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation. We will carry out all repairs within a reasonable period of becoming aware that the repairs need to be done. Once begunstarted, the repairs will be finished as soon as reasonably possible. All repairs will be done to the standard of a reasonably competent contractor, using good quality material. 5.4 We will carry out a reasonably diligent inspection of the common parts before the tenancy begins. We will take reasonable steps to remove any danger we find before you move into your house. We will repair any other defect we find which will significantly affect your use of the common parts, or the house, within a reasonable period. We will repair any damage to boundary walls and fences within a reasonable period if the damage significantly affects your use of the common parts of your house or if it poses a danger to any user. During the course of the tenancy, we will carry out inspections, at reasonable intervals, of the common parts. 5.5 If we need the co-operation or permission of another person to carry out repairs or other work to the house or common parts, or to inspect, we will do our best to get it. We may be unable to do non-emergency repairs until we get such permission. 5.6 Our general repair obligations contained in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 include a duty to carry out repairs relating to water penetration, rising dampness and condensation dampness as well as the obligations contained in this paragraph. We will provide and maintain the house so that any tenant who we might reasonably expect to live in the house can heat the house to a reasonable temperature at a reasonable cost, so as to avoid condensation dampness and mould. If during the tenancy, the house suffers from condensation dampness which is partially or wholly caused by a deficiency in, or absence of, any feature of the house (including insulation, provision for heating or ventilation), we will carry out repairs (including, where appropriate, replacement, addition or provision of insulation, ventilation or heating systems) within a reasonable time so that that feature is not a cause of the condensation dampness. 5.7 Our duty to repair includes a duty to take into account the extent to which the house falls short of the current building regulations by reason of disrepair or sanitary defects. 5.8 We will keep in repair the structure and exterior of the house including; • drains, gutters and external pipes • the roof, windows • outside walls, outside doors, window xxxxx, window catches, sash cords and window frames, including external painting and decoration • internal walls, floors and ceilings, doors door frames, and internal staircases and landings (but not including painting and decoration). However if any damage is caused to parts of the property as a result of the Association fulfilling their repair obligations it shall be the Association’s obligation to remedy and repair, the said damage upon notification being given in writing to the Association. • chimneys, chimney stacks and flues (but not including sweeping) • pathways, steps or other means of access • plaster work • internal garages and stores • boundary walls and fences Within reasonable period of notification of any defect or disrepair. We will keep in repair and in proper working order, any installations in the house provided for space heating, water heating and sanitation and for the supply of water, gas and electricity including: • basins, sinks, baths, toilets, flushing systems and waste pipes, showers, water tanks • electrical wiring, fireplaces, fitted fires and central heating installations, door entry systems, communal T.V. aerials and extractor fans Within reasonable period of notification of any defect or disrepair. • Installations include those, which we own or lease which directly or indirectly serve the house. We will not, however, be responsible for repair of any fixtures and fittings not belonging to us, which make use of gas, electricity or water. Neither will we be responsible for the repair or maintenance of anything installed by you or belonging to you, which you would be entitled to remove from the house at the end of the tenancy unless we have specifically agreed. • We will inspect annually any gas installations in the house provided by us. We will provide you with a copy of the inspection report within 28 days of the inspection. If the inspection reveals the need for repair or replacement of any such installation, we will do so within a reasonable period. We will give you a copy of the current inspection record before the beginning of the tenancy. • If your house is served by a communal television or communications aerial provided by us, we will take reasonable steps to repair any defect within a reasonable period. Where repairs or maintenance have to be done, we will make reasonable efforts to minimise disruption to you. • We will carry out electrical inspections every five years. 5.9 Nothing contained in this Agreement makes us responsible for repairing damage caused wilfully, negligently or accidentally by you, anyone living with you or an invited visitor to your house. If we decide to carry out the work, you must pay us for the cost of the repair. 5.10 We will carry out necessary repairs due to fire, flood or Act of God, within a reasonable time or offer equivalent permanent rehousing as soon as such a house becomes available. Until that time, we will try to help you to get temporary accommodation if the house is uninhabitable. 5.11 We have the right to come into your house to inspect it and its fixtures and fittings or carry out repairs to it, or adjoining property, during reasonable times of the day. We will give you at least 24 hours notice in writing. We have the right of access to your house in order to lay wires, cables and pipes for the purposes of telecommunications, water, gas, electricity, providing we give you reasonable notice in writing. We have the right of access to the common parts at any reasonable time. If you refuse us entry, we will have the right to make forcible entry provided we have given you every reasonable opportunity to let us in voluntarily. If we have to make forcible entry, in this situation, you are liable for the costs of any damage reasonably caused. In an emergency, we have the right to make forcible entry to your house without notice. 5.12 If we know that any house or flat adjoining your house, which we own, is likely to remain unlived in for longer than four weeks, we will take reasonable steps to avoid damage or danger to you or your property arising from that house or flat being unlived in. These steps may include, but are not limited to the following: • to seeing that its doors and windows are properly secured; • to seeing that the water, gas and electricity supplies to the house or flat are turned off where possible. 5.13 If we cause damage to the house or your property in connection with inspections, repairs or improvements or entry, we will reinstate the damage or compensate you for your losses. We have a right to require you to move temporarily to suitable alternative accommodation if this is necessary for the repairs to be done. If you are moved temporarily, we will reimburse you for any reasonable extra expenses you have as a result. You will be charged rent during this period but no more than you normally pay. 5.14 Our duties to repair contained in this part of the Agreement continue until this Agreement comes to an end.

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTSOur responsibilities and rights 5.1 In this Agreement, the word “‘repair” ’ includes any work necessary to put the house property into a state which is wind and watertight, habitable and and, in all respects respects, reasonably fit for human habitation. 5.2 Before the start of the tenancy, we will inspect your house the property to ensure that it is wind and watertight, habitable and and, in all other respects respects, reasonably fit for human habitation. If repair or other work needs to be done to bring the house property up to that standard, we will do so before the tenancy begins. We will notify you about any such work. Any other repairs may be carried out after the tenancy begins. 5.3 During the course of your tenancy, we will carry out repairs or other work necessary to put the house property in a condition which is tenantable, wind and watertight and and, in all respects other respects, reasonably fit for human habitation. We will carry out all repairs within a reasonable period of becoming aware that the repairs need to be done. Once begun, the repairs will be finished as soon as reasonably possible. All repairs will be done to the standard of a reasonably competent contractor, using good quality material. 5.4 We will carry out a reasonably diligent inspection of the common parts before the tenancy begins. We will take reasonable steps to remove any danger we find before you move into your housethe property. We will repair any other defect we find which will significantly affect your use of the common parts, or the houseproperty, within a reasonable period. We will repair any damage to boundary walls and fences within a reasonable period if the damage significantly affects your use of the common parts of your house the property or if it poses a danger to any user. During the course of the tenancy, we will carry out inspections, at reasonable intervals, of the common parts. 5.5 If we need the co-operation or permission of another person to carry out repairs or other work to the house property or common parts, or to inspect, we will do our best to get it. We may be unable to do non-emergency repairs until we get such permission. 5.6 Our general repair obligations contained in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 include a duty to carry out repairs relating to water penetration, rising dampness and condensation dampness as well as the obligations contained in this paragraph. We will provide and maintain the house property so that any tenant who we might reasonably expect to live in the house property can heat the house property to a reasonable temperature at a reasonable cost, so as to avoid condensation dampness and mould. If during the tenancy, the house property suffers from condensation dampness which is partially or wholly caused by a deficiency in, or absence of, any feature of the house property (including insulation, provision for heating or ventilation), we will carry out repairs (including, where appropriate, replacement, addition or provision of insulation, ventilation or heating systems) within a reasonable time so that that feature is not a cause of the condensation dampness. 5.7 Our duty to repair includes a duty to take into account the extent to which the house property falls short of the current building regulations by reason of disrepair or sanitary defects.