Section 14 – Parking & Bicycle storage CAR, MOTORCYCLE AND BICYCLE PARKING Application forms for parking permits are available from the main reception desk. Please be advised that is no automatic right to park. The freeholders have agreed to allow residents parking subject to the conditions set out below and also on the car discContinueContinue reading “14. Parking & Bicycle storage”
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13. Skips
Section 13 – SKIPS A skip is provided for the use of residents at the rear of the garages for disposal of larger household items that cannot be accommodated by the chutes. Please note this is not for builders’ debris nor old kitchen/bathroom units and carpets when refurbishment is taking place. These should all beContinueContinue reading “13. Skips”
12. Security
Section 12 – SECURITY a) Security arrangements throughout the building are extremely important. Fire escape doors are only to be used in an emergency. They should never be propped open as this allows access to undesirable persons. Once such persons are inside the building they are able to roam around freely. Therefore, for your ownContinueContinue reading “12. Security”
11. Chute rooms/refuse collection/recycling
Section 11 – CHUTE ROOMS AND REFUSE/RECYCLING Chute Rooms a) Chute rooms are located on each floor in F, H and K blocks for the disposal of everyday refuse, except glass, paper and cans. Please if using these late at night can you do this as quietly as possible so as not to disturb residentsContinueContinue reading “11. Chute rooms/refuse collection/recycling”
10. Window dressing and laundry
Section 10 – WINDOW DRESSING & LAUNDRY All flats must have be properly curtained in the style appropriate to a private residence. Please refrain from hanging shoes or laundry out of windows and displaying laundry items hanging visible in windows. This is a condition within your lease. Residents are responsible for the cleaning of theirContinueContinue reading “10. Window dressing and laundry”
8. Carpeting and wooden floors
Section 8 – CARPETING & WOODEN FLOORING It is a condition of your lease that floors must be carpeted with an underlay in all rooms with the exception of the kitchen and bathroom to minimise noise and disturbance. Wooden flooring is not allowed under the terms of the lease for Du Cane Court. Flats foundContinueContinue reading “8. Carpeting and wooden floors”
7. Nuisance and noise
Section 7 – NUISANCE & NOISE a) It is important to remember the need for co-operation with other residents. For this reason leases impose various restrictions. The most common form of nuisance is noise, and residents are asked to ensure that the level of any noise caused by them is not audible outside the flat.ContinueContinue reading “7. Nuisance and noise”
6. Building Insurance
Section 6 – BUILDING INSURANCE a) The building insurance has twelve months’ cover renewable on 24 June each year. (Please see the section on making a claim for the policy excess payable) b) The policy covers the fabric of the building, including walls, floors (uncarpeted), and ceilings. In addition the policy covers fixtures and fittings,ContinueContinue reading “6. Building Insurance”
5. Repairs to flats and alteration works
Section 5 – Repairs to flats and alteration works REPAIRS TO FLATS a) Lessees are responsible for general internal repairs within their flats. All sanitary fittings, washing machines and dishwashers, with the associated pipe work, must be maintained in good condition and kept free from obstruction. In addition, most flats have an isolation valve forContinueContinue reading “5. Repairs to flats and alteration works”
4. Key permission slips/External keys
Section 4 – KEY PERMISSION SLIPS & EXTERNAL KEYS a) Key Permission slips In the interest of security porters will not release keys to a third party unless the resident occupant has completed a key permission slip request, which are obtainable from the main reception desk. Please note that you must specify the dates andContinueContinue reading “4. Key permission slips/External keys”