Residents' handbook - Moat

SECTION 3REPAIRING YOUR HOMEREPAIRING YOUR HOMEInternally - miscellaneous• To meet regulations, we check our properties for asbestos andremove or make safe any we find• At present, we only install smoke detectors in empty propertiesthat need a complete rewire. We strongly advise that you buy andinstall battery-operated smoke alarms. You can currently get freesmoke alarms and fire prevention advice by calling your local Fireand Rescue.Rechargeable repairs for empty properties: informationfor residents moving outWe aim to inspect properties during the notice period.This is to checkthe condition before you move out and see if any repairs needed areyour responsibility.Where repairs or damage to the property are your responsibility orhave been caused by you misusing the property, we will tell you inwriting. You will have the chance to do the repairs or pay to get themdone yourself.In some circumstances we may take action, such as suspending atransfer application until repairs have been done.If you don't do repairs that are your responsibility, we will charge youfor the cost of doing them after you have moved out.3-36