Responsibilities and Rights

Our responsibilities

We have the following responsibilities under the tenancy agreement:

• To advise you on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
• To give you up to date information
• To make decisions if you ask to change your tenancy
• To take action against anyone who breaks their conditions of tenancy
• To only take legal action on severe or persistent breaks to tenancy conditions
• To provide a written explanation of any action taken
• To keep your home in good repair

Your responsibilities

You have the following responsibilities under the tenancy agreement;

•  To let us know of any changes in your circumstances that may affect your tenancy
•  To let us know if you will be away from your home for more than four weeks
•  Get our written permission if you want to sublet part of your homes
•  Get our written permission if you want to improve or change your home
•  Not run a business from your home
•  Not cause a nuisance or harassment to your neighbour

As a secure tenant you may be entitled to:

• Pass your tenancy onto someone else after you die
• Take a lodger in
• Be consulted
• By your home
• Improve your home
• Receive compensation for some improvements when you leave
• Exchange your home