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”
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9. Animals
Section 9 – ANIMALS a) In accordance with the terms of the lease animals may only be kept in the building with the prior consent of the Landlords. For permission, please apply to the Estate Office. b) If permission is granted then any animal must be supervised and kept under control if permission is granted,ContinueContinue reading “9. Animals”
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”
3. Accounting procedures & service charge
Section 3 – Accounting procedures & service charge ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES a) All accounting matters for Du Cane Court are dealt with by the Brighton Office; however any query in the first instance should be raised with the Estate Office who will assist you. Collections Team Tel: 0300 303 1527. b) Demands for service charge andContinueContinue reading “3. Accounting procedures & service charge”
2. Selling, Sub-letting, building alterations
Section 2 – SELLING, SUB-LETTING OR BUILDING ALTERATIONS Your lease requires that written permission must be obtained from the freeholder (via their agent) Allsop Residential Investment Management in a number of situations. These include: a) When the lessee has a purchaser for their flat b) When the lessee intends to carry out alterations within aContinueContinue reading “2. Selling, Sub-letting, building alterations”
1. Whom to contact
Section 1 – WHOM TO CONTACT DU CANE COURT: If you are experiencing any problem concerning the building or have any general queries please contact Estate Office staff Telephone (020) 8675 8894 or fax (020) 8772 9143. The Estate Office is open Monday to Friday, outside of office hours or if the office is closedContinueContinue reading “1. Whom to contact”