Clan Gordon, The Edinburgh letting agent
There are a number of important topics detailed in the Tenancy Agreement. You should read the Tenancy Agreement carefully to ensure you understand your obligations.
Some of the key obligations are detailed below.
We will advise you of the current utility providers and take opening meter readings. Although we will send those readings and your details to the current providers, it is your responsibility to contact them to set up appropriate payment plans for your accounts.
You must also contact the local council to set up an account and payment plan for your council tax and water/sewerage charges.
The Landlord undertakes to pay all premiums for insurance of the building and any contents belonging to the Landlord. The Landlord will have no liability for any items belonging to the Tenant.
The Tenant is responsible for arranging insurance of his own belongings. It is recommended that the Tenant take out Tenant Contents Insurance. Policies are available which will also cover accidental damage to Landlord Property.
Regular cleaning is recommended as it may not be sufficient to just clean the property at the end of the tenancy.
In particular, cooking areas such as the hob and oven should be cleaned on a regular basis as food or grease left in these areas for a length of time can be difficult to remove.
Ensure bathrooms and other areas in the Property are kept well aired. The tiles, grout and sealant round the bath or shower must be allowed to dry adequately after use and cleaned regularly. If you allow the tiles, grout or sealant to go mouldy or black due to lack of care, then you will be charged for re-sealing or grouting and for any resulting water ingress.
If there is a private garden with the Property, you must maintain it to a reasonable standard. For shared gardens, you take on the shared responsibility with the other occupiers for maintaining the garden and common areas. This may include paying your share towards a regular gardener or a cleaner for stairs.
You must take all necessary steps to ensure that water pipes do not freeze or cause flood. If you are unsure about what this means, you should seek professional advice.
You must behave responsibly throughout your tenancy. Edinburgh Council takes anti-social behaviour very seriously You should respect your neighbours and behave in the same way that you would expect your neighbours to behave towards you.
You must not sublet any of the rooms in the Property. If you are going away for a period of more than 2 weeks, you must inform us.
We will carry out a detailed visual inspection of the Property on a regular basis. Any maintenance issues or accidental damage will be noted and the appropriate action taken.
You have an obligation under the Tenancy Agreement to forward any formal notices which arrive at the Property such as legal warrants or notices from the council regarding common repairs.
We would also be grateful if you would forward any personal mail for the Landlord or the Landlord's Agent to our address. We appreciate there is a limit to this and would ask that you let us know if significant volumes are being received.
Mail to anyone other than the Landlord or the Landlord's Agent may be returned to sender.
The original instruction manuals for appliances like the cooker or heating system often go missing. If necessary, you will be shown at check-in how to use any appliances including heating systems. If you find it difficult to use any appliances in the Property during the tenancy, please contact Clan Gordon Limited and we will endeavour to help.
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