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28. Additional information (council tax, water rates, electricity supply, etc)

Section 28 – Additional information (council tax, water rates, electricity supply, etc) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Residents are responsible for paying Council Tax, Electricity (for your own use within your flat) & Water Rates. These are not service charge items. Council Tax Council Tax-Contact Wandsworth Council directly who will assist you with regards to payments for yourContinueContinue reading “28. Additional information (council tax, water rates, electricity supply, etc)”

27. Du Cane Court Floor Plan

Section 27 – Du Cane Court Floor plan The Du Cane Court building floor plan is a testament to the art of thoughtful design and efficient use of space. Boasting a variety of layouts, this iconic building offers a range of options to suit different lifestyles and preferences. With its well-appointed apartments, the floor planContinueContinue reading “27. Du Cane Court Floor Plan”

26. In-house plumber

Section 26 – In House Plumber PROCEDURES FOR USING THE IN-HOUSE PLUMBER The in-house plumber carries out small works in the building on communal installations and also finds sources of leaks when reported. His services extend to changing washers, clearing blockages and non-major pipe work repairs. Generally these services are free but if he isContinueContinue reading “26. In-house plumber”

25. Freeholder policy on rent collection

Section 25 – FREEHOLDER POLICY ON RENT COLLECTION STATEMENT FROM DORRINGTON BELGRAVIA LIMITED Dorrington’s policy is to act as a responsible landlord and to deal fairly with our tenants. Your rent will be requested as defined by your tenancy agreement or rent registration, usually on a calendar month basis in advance. Some rents are payableContinueContinue reading “25. Freeholder policy on rent collection”

24. Insurance and liabilities

Section 24 – Insurance and Liabilities INSURANCE LIABILITIES Several residents have queried the responsibilities for insurance. As the consequences of Wrong or no insurance are enormous I hope to clarify the responsibilities and liabilities below. See below for details on making a claim. a. CONSEQUENCES If you do not have proper cover there may, inContinueContinue reading “24. Insurance and liabilities”

23. Plumbing liabilities

Section 23 – PLUMBING LIABILITIES IN-HOUSE PLUMBER The staff plumber carries out Small works in the building on communal installations. He also finds the source of leaks when reported. His services extend to changing washers, clearing blockages and non-major pipe work repairs. Generally these services are free, but if he is working on individual pipesContinueContinue reading “23. Plumbing liabilities”

22. Contractor guidelines

Section 22 – CONTRACTOR GUIDELINES Please ensure if you have any contractors undertaking works to your property that you make them aware of these guidelines; No contractors’ vehicles (apart from those employed for the maintenance of Du Cane Court) are allowed to park in the inner courtyards without the express permission of the Manager. AllContinueContinue reading “22. Contractor guidelines”

20. Pest control

Section 20 – PEST CONTROL A contract is held with a pest control company for the standard-type pests, i.e. mice, rats, Cockroaches, common cloth moths, ants, pharaoh’s ants and bed bugs. If you experience Such problems please advise the Estate Office. Please act quickly on the suspicion of pest infestation to avoid an unnecessary outbreak.ContinueContinue reading “20. Pest control”