You must take reasonable care of your home, and it is your responsibility to report any repairs or faults to us straightaway. You are responsible for any repairs that are a result of damage that you, your family, your pets or your visitors cause.
You are also responsible for any alterations you make or agree to take on as part of a mutual exchange. As your landlord, LHA are responsible for some repairs and maintenance to your home. As the tenant, you also have some responsibilities for maintaining your home.
Bathroom
| LHA | You | Comments | |
| Bath | x | ||
| Tiling | x | Unless you fitted them | |
| Shower unit | x | Unless LHA fitted the unit or unit accepted from previous tenant on change of tenancy | |
| Shower curtain | x | ||
| Toilet seat, lid, hinge set | x | ||
| Toilet pan | x | ||
| Wash basin | x | ||
| Taps | x | Unless you have fitted them | |
| Tap washers | x | ||
| Plugs and chains | x | Unless you have just moved in | |
| Ceiling light | x |
Central Heating
| LHA | You | Comments | |
| Chimney and flue | x | ||
| Chimney sweeping | x | ||
| Fire grate/nest | x | ||
| Electric heating system | x | Air source heat pump filters cleaned by you | |
| Fireplace tiles | x | ||
| Oil fired boiler | x | Unless it requires repair due to lack of oil | |
| Radiators | x | ||
| Solid fuel system | x | ||
| Any system fitted by you | x |
Joinery
| LHA | You | Comments | |
| Internal doors | x | Unless damaged by you | |
| Alteration to internal doors for fitting of carpet/flooring | x | ||
| Skirting | x | Unless fitted by you | |
| Handles, latches etc on internal doors | x | ||
| Keys | x | ||
| All locks | x | Except those fitted by you | |
| Outside doors | x | Including doors to communal areas |
Kitchen
| LHA | You | Comments | |
| Cooker switch | x | ||
| Kitchen units | x | Unless you fitted them | |
| Worktops | x | Unless you fitted them | |
| Sink bowl and drainer | x | Unless you fitted them | |
| Flourescent lights | x | Bulbs and starters | |
| Laminate flooring fitted by LHA | x |
Plumbing
| LHA | You | Comments | |
| Blocked sink, wash basin, bath or toilet | x | If a blockage is caused by your neglect, you will be recharged for the cost of clearing it | |
| Domestic cold water supply | x | ||
| Downpies (rain and soil) | x | ||
| Drains | x | You must keep them clear. If a blockage is caused by your neglect you will be recharged for the cost of clearing it, eg. if you have flushed wipes or nappies down the toilet | |
| Gutters | x | ||
| Hot-water supply | x | ||
| Sink plugs and chains | x | ||
| Washing maching fittings | x |
Structure
| LHA | You | Comments | |
| Ceilings | x | ||
| Damp-proof course | x | ||
| Floors | x | Except coverings such as carpets, laminates, vinyl etc | |
| Outside woodwork | x | ||
| Stairs (inside) | x | ||
| Steps to entrances | x | ||
| Roof | x | ||
| Walls | x |
Windows
| LHA | You | Comments | |
| Glass in windows | x | Unless double glazed unit is blown | |
| Frames and fittings | x | ||
| Window locks | x | Unless you have fitted them |
Other
| LHA | You | Comments | |
| Posts for clothes lines | x | ||
| Clothes lines | x | ||
| Rotary drier | x | ||
| All types of lights | x | Light bulbs | |
| Posts and wires marking boundary | x | ||
| Fences between gardens | x | Unless you fitted them | |
| Footpaths | x | ||
| Gates | x | Unless you fitted them | |
| Inside decoration | x | ||
| Outside decoration | x | ||
| External stores/shed | x | Unless we installed them | |
| TV or radio aerial | x | ||
| Communal TV aerial/Satellite dish | x | Repair carried out and recharged | |
| Telephone point | x | ||
| Smoke alarms | x | ||
| Adaptation equipment | x | Where supplied by you |