Tenant Responsibilities
Last updated | 25/04/2007
As a private tenant, you have certain responsibilities connected with your occupation of the property. These will generally be detailed in your tenancy agreement but the following list summarised the fundamental responsibilities that will apply to most tenancies.
- To pay your rent in full and on time
- Not to cause damage to the property, fixtures, fittings or furniture belonging to the landlord or to allow members of your household or visitors to do so
- To consult your landlord about any proposals to make alterations to the property. Written permission should be obtained.
- To report the need for any repairs to the landlord
- Not to cause disturbance, nuisance or annoyance to neighbours or to allow your visitors to do so
- To allow the landlord access to the property for the purpose of inspections or carrying out repairs when sufficient notice has been given.
- To obtain written permission form your landlord if you intend to sublet or take in a lodger
- To give proper notice to your landlord when you wish to leave the property
