Tenants general responsibilities are:

• to allow repair workers in to your home to carry out repairs, annual safety checks and inspections
• to decorate the inside of your home to a reasonable standard including filling minor cracks or holes in walls
• to inform MORRISON repairs service on freephone 0800 183 0044 as soon as you notice a repair is needed and to take action to prevent it getting worse
• to take action to prevent and control the build up of moisture (condensation)
• to take steps to prevent blockages in waste pipes or drains
• to take action to prevent pipes from freezing or bursting
• to arrange for the repair of any damage caused by you, a member of your house hold or a visitor

Tenants are expected to do the following tasks themselves or arrange to get them done:

• replacing door locks or keys when they are lost or broken or you get locked out
• getting extra keys cut
• replacing glass in windows or doors unless the cause of the damage was outside your control
• fitting bells latches knobs handles chains or additional locks to doors
• adjusting doors particularly when you have new carpets fitted
• fitting curtain rails pelmets picture rails and coat hooks
• replacing light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters
• resetting trip switches
• testing and cleaning battery operated smoke detectors
• replacing TV aerials and sockets - unless communal aerials
• trying to clear blocked basins sinks baths and toilets
• replacing toilet seats
• replacing plugs and chains on baths basins and sinks
• de scaling shower heads
• fitting wastes and pipework for washing machines and dishwashers and vents for tumble dryers
• replacing clothes lines
• maintaining general garden paths (not those to front or back doors) and any other general garden features
• keeping gully grids clear of leaves and rubbish