September 2013 - Bron Afon

Appendix 1
Our Standard for Your Homes
The Lettable Standard is the standard you can expect your home to meet when you
move in. It is also your obligation to maintain this standard throughout your tenancy. The
lettable standard is separate to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard, which will be
achieved as part of the Improvement Programme. Works to bring your home up to the
standard will normally be carried out before you move in. However, occasionally some
work may need to be carried out after you’ve moved into your new home. As your
landlord, we need to ensure that your home is safe, clean and in a reasonable state of
repair. When you sign your Tenancy Agreement, we’ll discuss the works and timescales
with you, so you’ll know what to expect.
The General Standard:
• Your home will have been assessed against the Housing Health and Safety Rating
System Risk Assessment to ensure all category 1 Health and Safety hazards are
resolved.
• All plaster work/ceilings will be sound and free from major repair.
• Floors will be sound, secure and free from major defects.
• Your home will be watertight and free from damp penetration.
• Internal doors and furniture will be correctly fitting and serviceable.
• Architraves and skirting boards will be complete.
• All lofts will be cleared and we will ensure insulation is in place.
• At least 2 shelves (slatted) will be fitted in airing cupboard (if applicable)
• All polystyrene tiles will be removed and ceilings will be made good.
• Drainage systems will be free flowing and functional incorporating replaced grids.
• Hot water cylinder will be lagged.
Inside your home
Security
• All door locks will be changed.
• Windows and doors will be secure and fully serviceable with glazing intact.
Electrical fixtures and fittings
• At least 2 smoke alarms will be fitted.
• Low energy light bulbs will be supplied.
• Electrical checks will be carried out (certificates will be provided).
Gas appliances
Gas checks will be carried out (certificates will be provided).
Kitchens
Will meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standard where possible
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