Common use of Unauthorised Persons Clause in Contracts

Unauthorised Persons. Only tenants, or persons authorised or accompanied by a tenant are allowed on the site. Contractors may not enter the site for any commercial reason without prior written permission from the Council. The authorised officer or other authorised persons may order anyone on the site in breach of these rules to leave immediately. Paths within allotments must be kept free from flowering weeds, and rank growth must not exceed 150mm (6”) in height. Shared paths between two plots must be maintained and kept cut and clipped by the adjoining tenants. Paths must be kept clear of obstructions at all times, their surfaces kept even, and no narrower than 600mm (2’). All paths should be wide enough for easy pedestrian access. Tenants must ensure that all haulage ways allow free access for car users. Vehicular access to the sites is a privilege, not a right, and parking can be restricted if abused. Motor vehicles may not be parked overnight or deposited on the site, nor maintained nor repaired there except in an emergency. Greenhouses, sheds and polytunnels are permitted but their erection must be approved by the Council prior to installation. Concrete bases must never be used for the former. Any structure on the plot must be temporary and maintained in safe order with a neat external appearance and condition. If the Council is not satisfied with the state of the structure the tenant must either repair it to the Council’s satisfaction or remove the structure within one month of instruction to do so. If the structure is not removed or repaired, the Council may remove it and charge the tenant the full cost of removal and disposal. No structure erected on the allotment shall be made from hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos or corrugated sheeting with exposed sharp edges) and its colour shall be in keeping with the natural environment. All structures must be adequately secured to the ground. All structures (including compost heaps) must be kept within the boundary of the plot and must not be constructed over underground utilities (e.g. water supply pipes). Ask an authorised officer if in doubt of their location. The Council will not be held responsible for loss by accident, fire, theft or damage from the allotment site. The Council information may be displayed on notice boards where provided. No other notices or advertisements are allowed except with written consent of the authorised officer. Notices displayed will be deemed as read. Tenants must show their plot number on a post, and keep it clean and legible, to be visible from the haulage way. If the Council agrees to a plot being subdivided the Council and the tenant are responsible for marking the boundary line(s) with a minimum of two posts or by some other safe and visible method, avoiding water supply pipes. Tenants must immediately inform the Council, in writing, of changes of address or status. Notices to be served by the Council on the tenant may be either be sent to the tenant’s address in the Tenancy Agreement (or as notified to the Council under these rules) by post, e-mail, registered letter, recorded delivery or hand delivery; or served on the tenant personally; or placed on the plot. Notices served under paragraph 12.2 will be treated as properly served even if not received. Written information for the Council should be sent to: The Chief Executive/Town Clerk, Sevenoaks Town Council, Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3QG or by e-mail to ▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇ Any plot and any structure on it may be inspected by an authorised officer of the Council or the police at any time and tenants must give whatever access is required with or without notice.

Unauthorised Persons. Only tenantsTenants, or persons authorised or accompanied by a tenant Tenant are allowed on the site. Contractors may not enter the site for any commercial reason without prior written permission from the Council. The authorised officer or other authorised persons may order anyone on the site in breach of these rules to leave immediately. Paths within allotments must be kept free from flowering weeds, and rank growth must not exceed 150mm (6”) in height. Shared paths between two plots must be maintained and kept cut and clipped by the adjoining tenantsTenants. Paths must be kept clear of obstructions at all times, their surfaces kept even, and no narrower than 600mm (2’). All paths should be wide enough for easy pedestrian access. Tenants must ensure that all haulage ways allow free access for car users. Whenever possible, car parking should be confined to the areas inside the main gate and in front of the Trading Centre. Vehicular access to the sites is a privilege, not a right, and parking can be restricted if abused. Motor vehicles may not be parked overnight or deposited on the site, nor maintained nor repaired there except in an emergency. Greenhouses, sheds Tenants may not put up a shed on their plot. Greenhouses and polytunnels are permitted but their erection must be approved by the Council prior to installationCouncil. Concrete bases must never be used for the former. Gutters, downpipes and a water butt must be fitted to the greenhouse or polytunnel for the collection of rainwater. A departing Tenant must either remove the structure before leaving or forfeit the structure to the next Tenant. The structure must be left in a suitable condition so that it can be re-used by the next Tenant. Any structure on the plot must be temporary and maintained in safe order with a neat external appearance and condition. If the Council is not satisfied with the state of the structure the tenant Tenant must either repair it to the Council’s satisfaction or remove the structure within one month of instruction to do so. If the structure is not removed or repaired, the Council may remove it and charge the tenant Tenant the full cost of removal and disposal. No structure erected on the allotment shall be made from hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos or corrugated sheeting with exposed sharp edges) and its colour shall be in keeping with the natural environment. All structures must be adequately secured to the ground. No permanent fences are permitted and any barriers (for example to exclude rabbits) must be approved by the Council. All structures (including compost heaps) must be kept within the boundary of the plot and must not be constructed over underground utilities (e.g. water supply pipes). Ask an authorised officer if in doubt of their location. The Council will not be held responsible for loss by accident, fire, theft or damage from the allotment site. The Council and SAHAL information may be displayed on notice boards where provided. No other notices or advertisements are allowed except with written consent of the authorised officer. Notices displayed will be deemed as read. Tenants must show their plot number on a post, and keep it clean and legible, to be visible from the haulage way. If the Council agrees to a plot being subdivided the Council and the tenant Tenant are responsible for marking the boundary line(s) with a minimum of two posts or by some other safe and visible method, avoiding water supply pipes. Tenants must immediately inform the Council, in writing, of changes of address or status. Notices to be served by the Council on the tenant Tenant may be either be sent to the tenantTenant’s address in the Tenancy Agreement (or as notified to the Council under these rules) by post, e-mail, registered letter, recorded delivery or hand delivery; or served on the tenant Tenant personally; or placed on the plot. Notices served under paragraph 12.2 will be treated as properly served even if not received. Written information for the Council should be sent to: The Chief Executive/Town Clerk, Sevenoaks Town Council, Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Road▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, Sevenoaks▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Kent TN13 3QG ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ or by e-mail to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇ Any plot and any structure on it may be inspected by an authorised officer of the Council or the police at any time and tenants must give whatever access is required with or without notice▇.

Unauthorised Persons. Only tenantsthe Tenant, or persons a person authorised or accompanied by a tenant are the Tenant is allowed on the site. Contractors may Access is not enter permitted to any plots other than let to the site for any commercial reason without prior written permission from the Counciltenant. The authorised officer or other authorised persons Council may order anyone any person unlawfully allowed on to the site in breach of these rules to leave immediately. The Council may take action for breach of their Tenancy Agreement against any tenant who the Council reasonably believes was responsible for allowing an unauthorised person to be on the site. Gate codes are not to be distributed or shared with any other person. Paths provided by Tenants must be within allotments the boundaries of their own Allotment Gardens and kept free from weeds Paths between two Allotment Gardens must be a minimum of 450mm in width where possible and must be kept reasonably free from flowering weeds, and rank growth must not exceed 150mm (6”) in height. Shared paths between two plots must be maintained and kept cut and clipped weeds up to the nearest half width by the adjoining tenants. Paths Tenant Site paths must be kept clear of obstructions at all times, times except for paths provided by tenants only for use on their surfaces kept even, Allotment The Tenant must not leave any tools or other equipment unattended on common pathways or other such areas of the site nor in any other way that may cause accident or injury and no narrower than 600mm (2’). All paths should be wide enough for easy pedestrian access. Tenants must ensure insure that all haulage ways allow free access for car users. Vehicular access such tools and other equipment are used carefully and with due regard to the sites is a privilegesafety of others No buildings, not a right, and parking can walls or permanent structures may be restricted if abused. Motor vehicles may not be parked overnight or deposited put on the siteallotment garden by the Tenants. Sheds, nor maintained nor repaired there except in an emergency. Greenhouses, sheds greenhouses and polytunnels are permitted but their erection must comply with these specifications and conditions Any shed, greenhouse or polytunnel which the Council allows on the Allotment Garden must be approved by maintained in a good state of repair and condition to the satisfaction of the Council prior to installation. Concrete bases must never be used for the former. Any structure on the plot must be temporary and maintained in safe order with a neat external appearance and condition. If if the Council is not satisfied with the state of the structure repair it may order the tenant to remove the structure. The Council reserves the right to re-enter and remove unsatisfactory structures and to recover the costs from the tenant. Sheds and greenhouses may not be erected without prior consent from the Council. It is recommended that such structures have guttering connected to a water container (e.g butt, barrel) A polytunnel may not be erected without prior consent from the Council. No structure should obstruct or impact on neighbouring allotment gardens No permanent footings or bases may be constructed. Greenhouses These should be of the ridge type. Maximum floor area permitted is (7.43m²)80sq feet and the height should not exceed 7’6” (2.28m) at the ridge. Types permitted: wooden construction – painted white or treated with oil OR Aluminium frame Polytunnel-maximum floor area as greenhouse and anchored secured. The greenhouse/polytunnel will be of approved design/specification acceptable to the Town Clerk and affixed to an appropriate base. Sheds Maximum floor area permitted is 48 square feet (4.45m²) and the height should not exceed 7’6” (2.28m) The shed should be painted or treated with a timber preservative. Framework clad in overlapping timber weatherboards. Roof boarding covered with mineralised roofing felt. Buildings Buildings shall only be constructed in a position approved by the Council. All structures should be constructed to a reasonable standard from materials of good quality to a specification as above and where vandalism is considered a possibility, a resistant cladding can also be agreed. Structures of inferior quality or not as specified will not be permitted. Structures are to be maintained in good condition. The Allotment tenant shall not be permitted to erect more than one shed and one greenhouse or one polytunnel on each individual plot Allotment holders to submit full details of any structure to be provided for livestock, prior to construction for consideration. Tenants may not plant ▇▇▇▇▇▇, erect permanent fencing including electric badger fencing or other barriers on or around their plot unless agreed with the allotment officer. Temporary structures and compost contained must either repair it also conform to the Council’s satisfaction or remove the structure within one month of instruction to do soapproved specification as advised. If the structure is Barbed wire must not removed or repaired, the Council may remove it and charge the tenant the full cost of removal and disposal. No structure erected be used on the allotment shall be made from garden No toxic or hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos or corrugated sheeting with exposed sharp edges) and its colour shall contaminated waste or tyres should be in keeping stored or brought onto the site. All pesticides must comply with the natural environmentfood and environmental protection act 1985 and are to be used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. The storing of materials other than for direct and prompt use on the plot is prohibited. All structures such materials must be adequately secured to the ground. All structures stored in a safe manner (including compost heapse.g glass for cloches) must be kept within the boundary of the plot and must not be constructed over underground utilities (e.g. water supply pipes)allowed to become a hazard or nuisance to others. Ask an authorised officer if Petrol, oil, fuel, lubricants or other inflammable liquids are to be stored safely, in doubt of their location. small quantities and in the correct containers The Council will is not be held responsible liable for loss by accident, fire, theft or damage from the allotment site. The Council information may be displayed on notice boards where provided. No other notices of any tools or advertisements are allowed except with written consent of the authorised officer. Notices displayed will be deemed as read. Tenants must show their plot number on a post, and keep it clean and legible, to be visible from the haulage way. If the Council agrees to a plot being subdivided the Council and the tenant are responsible for marking the boundary line(s) with a minimum of two posts or by some other safe and visible method, avoiding water supply pipes. Tenants must immediately inform the Council, in writing, of changes of address or status. Notices to be served by the Council contents left on the tenant may be either be sent to the tenant’s address in the Tenancy Agreement (or as notified to the Council under these rules) by post, e-mail, registered letter, recorded delivery or hand delivery; or served on the tenant personally; or placed on the plot. Notices served under paragraph 12.2 will be treated as properly served even if not received. Written information for the Council should be sent to: The Chief Executive/Town Clerk, Sevenoaks Town Council, Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3QG or by e-mail to ▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇site.▇▇▇.▇▇ Any plot and any structure on it may be inspected by an authorised officer of the Council or the police at any time and tenants must give whatever access is required with or without notice.

Unauthorised Persons. Only tenantsTenants, or persons authorised or accompanied by a tenant Tenant are allowed on the site. Contractors may not enter the site for any commercial reason without prior written permission from the Council. The authorised officer or other authorised persons may order anyone on the site in breach of these rules to leave immediately. Paths within allotments must be kept free from flowering weeds, and rank growth must not exceed 150mm (6”) in height. Shared paths between two plots must be maintained and kept cut and clipped by the adjoining tenantsTenants. Paths must be kept clear of obstructions at all times, their surfaces kept even, and no narrower than 600mm (2’). All paths should be wide enough for easy pedestrian access. Tenants must ensure that all haulage ways allow free access for car users. Vehicular access to the sites is a privilege, not a right, and parking can be restricted if abused. Motor vehicles may not be parked overnight or deposited on the site, nor maintained nor repaired there except in an emergency. Greenhouses, sheds and polytunnels are permitted but their erection must be approved by the Council prior to installation. Concrete bases must never be used used. Gutters, downpipes and a water butt must be fitted to the greenhouse, shed or polytunnel for the formercollection of rainwater. Home-made sheds are not permitted, and a shed must be made of material suitable for an allotment site. A departing Tenant must either remove the structure before leaving or forfeit the structure to the next Tenant. The structure must be left in a suitable condition so that it can be re-used by the next Tenant. Any structure on the plot must be temporary and maintained in safe order with a neat external appearance and condition. If the Council is not satisfied with the state of the structure the tenant Tenant must either repair it to the Council’s satisfaction or remove the structure within one month of instruction to do so. If the structure is not removed or repaired, the Council may remove it and charge the tenant Tenant the full cost of removal and disposal. No structure erected on the allotment shall be made from hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos or corrugated sheeting with exposed sharp edges) and its colour shall be in keeping with the natural environment. All structures must be adequately secured to the ground. All structures (including compost heaps) must be kept within the boundary of the plot and must not be constructed over underground utilities (e.g. water supply pipes). Ask an authorised officer if in doubt of their location. The Council will not be held responsible for loss by accident, fire, theft or damage from the allotment site. The Council information may be displayed on notice boards where provided. No other notices or advertisements are allowed except with written consent of the authorised officer. Notices displayed will be deemed as read. Tenants must show their plot number on a post, and keep it clean and legible, to be visible from the haulage way. If the Council agrees to a plot being subdivided the Council and the tenant Tenant are responsible for marking the boundary line(s) with a minimum of two posts or by some other safe and visible method, avoiding water supply pipes. Tenants must immediately inform the Council, in writing, of changes of address or status. Notices to be served by the Council on the tenant Tenant may be either be sent to the tenantTenant’s address in the Tenancy Agreement (or as notified to the Council under these rules) by post, e-mail, registered letter, recorded delivery or hand delivery; or served on the tenant Tenant personally; or placed on the plot. Notices served under paragraph 12.2 will be treated as properly served even if not received. Written information for the Council should be sent to: The Chief Executive/Town Clerk, Sevenoaks Town Council, Town Council Offices, Bradbourne Vale Road▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, Sevenoaks▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Kent TN13 3QG ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ or by e-mail to ▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇ Any plot and any structure on it may be inspected by an authorised officer of the Council or the police at any time and tenants Tenants must give whatever access is required with or without notice. If this tenancy is breached the 42 Day Notice to Quit Enforcement Process is started. ‘Enforcement Notice 1’ is sent to the Tenant by post. This initial enquiry requires the Tenant to contact STC within 14 days to state their intention to continue with the plot. STC will inspect the plot after the initial 14 days to ensure that the breach is remedied. If the Tenant does not respond either by remedying the breach or by contacting STC within 14 days to discuss any extenuating circumstances, STC will send through the post an ‘Enforcement Notice 2 – Notice to Clean’ giving the Tenant a further 14 days to remedy the breach or discuss extenuating circumstances. STC will inspect the plot again after 14 days and if the Tenant does not respond either by remedying the breach or contacting STC to discuss extenuating circumstances, STC will issue an ‘Enforcement Notice 3 – Notice to Quit’ which gives the Tenant 14 days to leave their plot, remove personal items (tools, greenhouse etc. unless otherwise agreed by STC) and crops, empty their shed (if applicable) and return their key for the refund of their deposit. After 14 days STC will send a ‘Notice to Quit’ letter through the post by Royal Mail’s ‘Track & Trace’ Service informing them that the tenancy has ceased with immediate effect. The 42 Day Notice to Quit Enforcement Process can be stopped at any time providing the breach of tenancy is remedied.