Social Landlord Service: Rechargeable repairs policy

11.Tenant and Leaseholder alterations

1. As a landlord, it is important that we are aware of any plans for alterations and improvements so we can ensure that they are carried out in a way which considers the impact to the property and neighbourhood, as well as the health and safety of people living in or visiting the property and neighbourhood. 
2. It remains the responsibility of the tenant or leaseholder, to ensure that both approved and permitted alterations do not detrimentally affect the property or neighbouring properties. Any approved or permitted alterations made by tenants and leaseholders remain their responsibility to maintain and repair for the duration of  the tenancy. For all tenanted properties where alterations have been approved by the council and the works have been completed satisfactorily in accordance with this policy and are in good condition, tenants will not be asked to remove these at termination of tenancy or mutual exchange.
3. At termination of tenancy, tenants may be asked to remove the alteration if in poor condition or not installed correctly and approved by the Council.
4. If permission is granted but on inspection it is identified that the works have not been carried out to meet agreed conditions or to required standards, the  tenant or leaseholder will be required to carry out further work to rectify this and will be given a reasonable timescale to complete the required works. Failure to do so will result in legal enforcement action being taken against the tenant or leaseholder of which they will be liable for the costs and any additional costs incurred  by the council to rectify works that have been carried out to bring the property or garden back to the council's required standard.