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Leaseholder Rights and Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the inside of your property including:

  • floorboards
  • ceiling boards
  • plaster and tiling (walls and floors)
  • gas, electricity and central heating (including internal pipes and cabling)
  • internal window frames and window glass
  • fixtures and fittings inside the property

Your lease will more clearly detail your various rights and responsibilites, a summary is listed below:

You must pay all charges relating to the property such as Council Tax, Ground Rent and Water Rates.

  • You must obtain mhs homes permission before carrying out any building alterations.
  • You must not cause a nuisance to neighbours.
  • You must keep the parts of the property that you are responsible for in good condition.
  • You must tell mhs homes when you sell or sublet your home. 

For more information about your rights and responsibilites please refer to your lease, the leaseholders handbook or contact the Leasehold Manager on 01634 354204.