Maintenance you are responsible for as a council tenant

You must:

• keep the inside of the home clean, tidy and decorated and to carry out minor repairs to woodwork and plaster
• maintain gardens and keep them clear of rubbish
• keep communal areas clean and tidy and free from all personal items
• report repairs quickly to prevent on-going damage
• keep the property in such a way so as not to attract pests or vermin
• install and maintain own household appliances such as cookers and washing machines using an appropriately qualified engineer
• get permission to install or replace a gas appliance, which must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer
• get permission to make improvements and to maintain those improvements if required
• insure the contents of their home against theft, flooding, fire or accidental damage
• give access to the property so that repairs, maintenance and inspections such as routine gas and electrical checks and stock condition surveys can be carried out
• make sure pets are kept under control and away from the area of work, to ensure their safety and that of our workforce and residents
• treat the council’s property with respect and care, avoiding deliberate damage or neglect
• ventilate and heat the property, wiping down and removing excess condensation