This sheet (lettable standard) describes the standard of safety, comfort and cleanliness properties must meet before they are let. Before you move in we will have completed as much of this work as possible; however, so that you are not waiting too long to move in, we may do some work after you have moved in. This work will be explained to you.
- Have useable water, electricity and gas supplies (if provided) and adequate drainage
- Be secure, with replacement locks and at least one key for each external door, including brick built sheds where provided
- Have useable windows
- Have safe paths leading to each door
- Have a working hot water system
- Have a working, clean, usable toilet with a new toilet seat
- Have a clean, usable bath or shower
- Have all internal doors in place
- Have clean and useable kitchen cupboards
- Have clean, hygienic kitchen work surfaces
- Have all floors in good condition with no loose, dangerous or missing floorboards
- Have a bannister or handrail to the staircase and landing
- Have smoke detectors in place
- Have taps and waste for a plumbed in washing machine
- Have provision for a response alarm system, if the property is within a retirement living scheme