Making changes in your home? Let’s chat first!
We want you to feel at home, but we also have a responsibility to keep our buildings safe. You can not make structural changes to your property without consulting with the Trust.
Skipping this step isn't just a breach of your tenancy, it could also mean costly repairs or legal issues down the line. Let’s work together to make sure your project is safe and compliant!
You must obtain written consent before making any improvements, additions, or structural alterations. This includes:
- Removing or adding walls.
- Changing windows and doors.
- Significant plumbing and electrical changes.
What means structural?
Changes that affect safety, structural integrity, maintenance costs, or the ability to re-let the property require approval.
How to get the permission?
To stay on the right side of your tenancy agreement, please follow these simple steps:
- Consult your tenancy agreement for specific rules regarding alterations.
- Provide your landlord with details of the proposed work, including plans and contractor information.
- Obtain written consent, never rely on verbal permission.
Why it's important to follow the rules?
Unauthorized work can lead to some serious problems:
- If a change creates a hazard like damp or structural instability we may have to step in immediately to fix it under Awaab's Law, and the costs will be passed on to you.
- In serious cases, unauthorised work can lead to court injunctions or even eviction proceedings.
- Landlords often issue a notice requiring the tenant to restore the property to its original condition within a specified timeframe, sometimes as short as 28 days.
We’re here to help! Please reach out before you start any work so we can help you do it the right way.