Moving in and moving out

• We will make sure your new home will be safe, secure and in good condition for you to live in inside and out
• It will have been cleaned to an acceptable standard before you move in
• It will be supplied with adequate heating and hot and cold water
• Any gas and electricals appliances supplied with be in a safe and working condition with certificates provided
• Windows and doors will be secure, operate freely, be watertight and of a modern standard with keys where appropriate
• Skirting boards will be in place and cleaned to an acceptable standard
• Smoke alarms will be installed throughout the property. Heat detectors will be installed in the kitchen. Carbon monoxide detectors will be installed next to any open flued gas appliances
• The property will be free from any damp
• Solid floors will be free from unevenness and defects
• Floorboards and stairs will be free from major splits, defects, missing sections and insect infestations.

• Suitable located gas and electricals cooking points
• Plumbing installed to allow a washing machine to be connected
• Appropriate extraction systems
• Food storage space and food preparation area, in a cleaned and good condition
• Adequate splashbacks and tiles to sink and bath areas with clean grout and sealant
• A clean and functional toilet, washbasin and bath or shower, with shower screen or curtain
• Suitable flooring in your kitchen and bathroom.

Your home may need some decoration work. We will make sure any work to walls, ceilings or internal joinery is undertaken so you can do this. Any holes in plaster will be filled but any minor holes or cracks caused by picture hooks, pinholes or wall plugs are your responsibility.

You can expect your outside space and garden if you have one, to be clean, accessible and in a manageable condition free from defective or damaged gates, fences, outbuildings, paths or drying areas.