Residents' handbook - Moat

LIVING IN YOUR HOME SECTION 5Carelessly discarded rubbish attracts rats and other vermin.Therefore,your rubbish should be placed securely in plastic bags or wheelie binsand left in the correct place. If you need access to a bin cupboard wewill give you a key. Please look after the key; if you lose it, it will beyour responsibility to replace it.If you have larger household items that need to be removed, pleasecontact your local authority to arrange this.There may be a charge forthe service.GardensLIVING IN YOUR HOMEResidents are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of theirprivate gardens.In the case of communal gardens, maintenance and upkeep willgenerally be the responsibility of your local authority or Moat. We willtell you who is responsible for the communal gardens in yourneighbourhood.ParkingInconsiderate parking causes problems and we ask all our residents topark correctly.Garages may be available to rent in some areas, although there isfrequently a waiting list. Please contact us for further details.Heavy vehicles, boats, caravans or heavy machinery should not beparked outside or near your home.5-3