REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS. 4.1 We are responsible for repairing the structure and exterior of the Property. This includes: (a) drains, gutters and external pipes (b) the roof (c) foundations, outside walls, outside doors, broken glass caused by fair wear and tear, window xxxxx, window frames, thresholds (d) internal walls, skirting boards, doors and door frames, floors and ceilings (not including painting and decoration) (e) chimney and chimney stacks, central heating flues (this does not include the sweeping of chimneys) (f) garages, outhouses and external stores erected by us (g) pathways and steps (but only where these are a means of access to the Property) 4.2 You are responsible for repairing, renewing or replacing a number of items in the Property: (a) replacement of electrical fuses, provision of light bulbs and plug tops for appliances (b) renewal of plugs and chains to sinks, baths and wash basins and the provision of toilet chains and pulls (c) sinks, baths, basins, toilets, waste pipes, gullies and drains must be kept free of obstructions (d) broken internal doors, window and cupboard furniture including handles, latches, hinges and internal locks. Hinges and fasteners on windows and doors must be oiled frequently (e) the provision of additional or replacement keys. If you ask us to gain access to your home because of lost or misplaced keys you may be recharged the full cost (f) repairs to hat and coat rails (g) provision and replacement of clothes posts (except in purpose-built elderly person’s accommodation) (h) the filling of minor plaster cracks, making good of small areas of defective plaster, internal painting and decorating (i) replacement of dustbins, wheelie bins and sack holders (j) replacement of batteries in battery-operated smoke alarms (k) replacement of glass, where you or a member of your household or visitors cause the damage whether deliberately or by accident (l) the sweeping of chimneys and boiler flues in use and serving solid fuel appliances, as often as necessary (m) reasonable preventative measures in relation to the bursting of water pipes, blocking of drains and sewers and fire 4.3 We are responsible for repairing and maintaining installations for the supply of water, gas and electricity, for sanitation and for space and water heating provided by the Council for the benefit of the Property. These installations include: (a) electric wiring, gas pipes and taps, water pipes and taps (b) electric consumer units, sockets, light switches and light fittings or pendants (c) basins, sinks, baths, WCs, waste pipes and showers (d) water heaters, boilers, fireplaces, fitted fires, heaters, radiators and warm air ducts (e) communal TV aerial systems (f) any tanks and pipes for the supply of oil to oil fired central heating systems 4.4 We will not be liable for repairs: (a) if the repairs become necessary for reasons other than normal fair wear and tear or (b) if the installation was fitted by you in breach of this Agreement However, we may carry out repairs in these circumstances if we wish but you will be liable to pay to us the costs of such repairs plus any added administrative costs 4.5 In flats and maisonettes we will carry out repairs to the common entrances, halls, stairways, passageways, lift services, communal lighting and any other communal areas used by you including painting and decoration 4.6 We will arrange periodically to paint the exterior of the Property where necessary 4.7 You must report as soon as possible any repairs that need carrying out to the Property that are our responsibility. You may be held responsible for any damage caused by a delay in reporting such works, or any work that is required as a result of a deliberate act or negligence by you, or any other person living at or visiting your property (including children) or by a pet or animal belonging to you or them 4.8 You must allow our employees, representatives and contractors into the Property to service any electrical or gas supplies that we are responsible for maintaining 4.9 If we need to carry out work to the Property (or an adjoining property where there is no other reasonable means of access) we will give you reasonable notice and the reason (unless it is an emergency, as determined by the Director of Environment and Neighbourhood Services, when immediate entry to the Property will be made). If you refuse us permission or we are unable to gain access we can apply to the Court for permission to gain access and carry out the works. If the Court gives us permission you will be responsible for the Court and associated costs incurred by the Council 4.10 You are responsible for decorating the inside of the Property which you must keep to a reasonable standard at all times. You should keep the Property and any garage or other structure that is part of the Property in a clean and tidy condition. You must not decorate the outside of the Property unless you have our written permission to do so 4.11 You must not apply any material to any surface, wall, ceiling or floor of the Property (inside or out) which is difficult to remove, highly flammable or likely to cause a noise nuisance unless you get our written permission first. You must not remove any textured wall or ceiling coverings, outbuildings and/or their roofs as they may contain asbestos -which must only be dealt with by authorised persons 4.12 You are responsible for repairing and maintaining all improvements and fixtures that you install at the Property. As per Section 2.6, you will need our written permission to carry out certain works and should therefore contact your local housing office to find out if you require this before you start work. If you leave the Property you must either leave any improvements you have made or you must put the Property back the way it was before you carried out the works. If we require the improvements to be removed and you fail to do so the Council may remove them and charge you for the cost of doing so. 4.13 If major works are carried out to the Property we will either make good your decorations or reimburse you for the cost of materials so that you may redecorate 4.14 We are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered as a result of a failure of supply or service to your home supplied by a third party e.g. electricity, gas or water where such failure is not caused by an act or omission on the part of the Council 4.15 If you apply to buy the Property we will only do the essential repairs that we have to do by law while the application is current 4.16 If you have to be re-housed on a temporary basis so that works can be done to the Property the Council will try to arrange to re-house you in a suitable alternative property. Once the works have been completed you will be required to return to the original property. 4.17 While you are living in alternative accommodation during any works, unless you are given an agreement governing your occupation of the temporary accommodation you must comply with the terms of this Agreement as if it applied to the temporary accommodation. Any conditions imposed on your occupation of the Property, including payments of arrears of rent under an order for possession or terms as to your behaviour must still be complied with while you are in occupation of the temporary accommodation. 4.18 If you are required to return to the property on completion of the works you must vacate the temporary accommodation when required to do so.
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Samples: Flexible Tenancy Agreement
