Tenant Handbook Final - Manual / Resource - Page 10
Your Tenancy
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YOUR TENANCY
The tenancy agreement is the legal contract between you and
Cornerstone which you signed before moving into your home.
It is an important document which describes your rights and
responsibilities as a tenant, and ours as your landlord.
Your Tenancy
Apart from changes to your rent and service charges, any changes to your tenancy
must be by agreement between all the parties, you and us. This includes adding
or removing joint tenants unless it is by way of a Court Order.
If you have lost your tenancy agreement, or wish to know more about the tenancy
you have or the terms in it, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
Your tenancy is divided into two parts; the main agreement, and the rules and
regulations. You must keep to the terms set out in both parts.
There are two copies of your agreement; one that we hold as your landlord,
and one you would have been given to keep. We use several different types of
tenancies, more information on these can be found in our Tenancy Policy, which
is available on our website.
Your tenancy has further details on;
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our responsibilities as your landlord
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how you should behave as a tenant and neighbour
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how you should look after your home
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paying your rent
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our right of entry to your home
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leaving your home temporarily and permanently
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under and over-occupation of your home
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sub-letting and lodgers
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working from home
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what happens upon your death or that of a joint tenant (succession)
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how you can end your tenancy.
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What we expect of you
What you can expect from us
You have read and understand your
tenancy agreement.
Information about your tenancy, your
rights and responsibilities if you’re unsure.
These can be provided in different
formats and languages where needed.
You keep to the terms of your tenancy
and the rules and regulations.
That we will keep to our responsibilities
set out in the agreement.
A positive response if we contact you
about not keeping to the terms of your
tenancy.
Reasonable action from us if you do not
keep to the terms of your tenancy.
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