Chargeable Repairs

There are some repairs that you will have to pay for. We call these rechargeable repairs. Rechargeable repairs include:

  • Repairs to damage that has been caused deliberately by you, your relatives or visitors;
  • Callouts to fix TV signal problems if it is found that the fault is with your own equipment or leads;
  • Callouts to emergency services when you do not give access;
  • Repairs caused by a fault due to your fixtures, fittings, or installations;
  • When you repeatedly fail to give access after making an arrangement to do so;
  • Repairs to items installed by you which are your responsibility;
  • Gaining access to the property where you have lost your keys;
  • End of tenancy repairs where you fail to leave the property in an acceptable condition and to hand in 2 sets of keys.

If you are unsure if your repair falls into one of the above categories please contact us on 01475 807001.

Our Responsibilities 

We are responsible for maintaining the structure and outside of your home and for ensuring that it’s fit to live in.semi detached house with garden

Properties that become vacant must reach a minimum standard before we re-let them. Before your tenancy starts we will inspect the house to make sure that it meets our minimum standard and carry out any work that is necessary. We will also inspect the common areas.

During your tenancy, we will carry out any necessary repairs to keep the property windproof, watertight and fit to live in.

  

Our responsibilities include:

  • Drains, gutters and external pipes (except where blocked due to negligence)
  • The roof
  • Outside walls, doors, window sills and frames
  • Internal walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and frames, staircases and landings (not including decoration)
  • Chimneys, stacks, flues (not including sweeping)
  • Pathways and steps
  • Plasterwork
  • Integral garages and stores
  • Boundary walls and fences
  • Heating systems, fires and services installed
  • Door entry system
  • Communal TV aerial systems
  • Extractor fans (not including cleaning)
  • Repairing any damage that we cause whilst carrying out repairs
  • Necessary repairs that are a result of fire, flood or natural disaster
  • Necessary repairs that are a result of acts of vandalism that have been reported to the police

   

We are not responsible for the following:

  • any fixtures, fittings or items installed by you
  • repairing damage caused by deliberate neglect, accident or negligence by you, anyone living with you, or visitors

We have a right to inspect your house or carry out repairs during reasonable times of the day. We will give you at least 24 hour’s notice in writing. If you do not let us enter the house, or in an emergency, we may force entry. 

Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for the following:

  • Reporting to us, as soon as possible, any damage to the house or common parts of the property
  • Taking reasonable care of the house, including minor repairs and keeping it reasonably clean
  • Internal decoration
  • Carrying out miscellaneous repairs, such as damage to glass or sinks; replacing lost or broken keys,
  • Replacing smoke-detector batteries
  • Notifying us of emergencies and allowing access
  • Taking reasonable care to ensure water pipes do not freeze, particularly if you are leaving the property unoccupied
  • Arranging home contents insurance for your belongings. We can give you details on some of the options that are available.
  • Asking permission before making any alterations

These lists are not exhaustive. Please phone us on 01475 807 001 and ask if you are uncertain.