Residents' handbook - Moat

SECTION 3REPAIRING YOUR HOMEREPAIRING YOUR HOMEThe lettable homes standard - information for newresidentsWe make sure that all our homes are fit to live in, secure, safe andcomply with legal requirements before you move in. We aim for thesame good standard of repair for each home.The standards that followapply to empty properties.Utilities• All electrical fittings are tested to comply with current safetyregulations. We give you the safety certificate and keep a copyourselves• There are at least two double-switched sockets in the living room,one double-switched socket in each bedroom and one singleswitchedsocket in the hall.The kitchen will have at least twodouble-switched sockets, a cooker control point and a switched,fused socket for a fridge• We will test the gas system before you move in. Our gas-certifiedheating contractor will give you safety certificates and we also keepa copy• Our heating contractor may need to visit once you have moved in.We will tell you about this when you sign your tenancy agreement• The property will have safe and adequate heating. Most of ourhomes have gas central heating or are part of a communal heatingsystem. Homes that have neither of these have electric storageheaters• The plumbing and water system will be tested to ensure it worksand does not leak. Cold drinking water from the mains will besupplied to the kitchen sink.Taps and stopcocks will turn freely• We do not supply you with gas or electricity. You must arrange toget these connected. If the property is without an electricity or gasmeter it is also your responsibility to get one installed.3-32