Contract-holder Obligations

Beyond the terms of the occupation contract, the contract-holder has other obligations.  

These can be summarised (not exhaustively) here:

• Give honest and truthful statements during the application process.
• Pay a reasonable (market) rent.
• Pay the rent, bills, and service charges as and when they are due.
• Treat the landlord’s property, furniture, and fittings with respect.
• Report defects to the landlord immediately they become apparent or as soon as is reasonably practical in the circumstances and not permit waste (damage).
• Ask for consent to keep pets unless already approved by the landlord.
• Follow the rules on not smoking.
• Not behave in an anti-social way, particularly around neighbours.
• Take reasonable responsibility for the household and visitors to the property.
• Not bring into full residential occupation other residents without informing the landlord.
• Not leave the accommodation unoccupied for long periods without informing the landlord.
• Give the notice to quit in writing, should they wish to bring the contract to an end outside of the fixed term and end the contract properly.
• Not to use the security deposit in place of rent.
• Insuring their possessions.
• To permit the agent access when lawfully requested.