Tenant Obligations

Beyond the terms of the tenancy agreement, the tenant has other obligations. These can be summarised (not exhaustively) here:

• Give honest and truthful statements during the tenancy application process.
• Pay a reasonable (market) rent.
• Pay the rent, the bills, and service charges as and when they are due.
• Treat the landlord's property, furniture and fittings with respect and care.
• Report defects to the landlord immediately they become apparent or as soon as is reasonably practical in the circumstances, and not to 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 complete 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 the tenant wish to bring the tenancy to an end outside of the fixed term and end the tenancy properly.
• Not to use the security deposit instead of rent.
• Insure their possessions.
• To permit the agent access when lawfully requested.