Leaseholders' Handbook - Plymouth Community Homes

Rights and responsibilities
The lease sets out which part of the property is
owned by Plymouth Community Homes and which
part by the leaseholder. It also explains who is
responsible for maintaining and repairing different
parts of the property.
We cannot explain every part of your lease here,
because the details may vary in individual leases.
However, the next few pages outline common
rights and responsibilities for Plymouth Community
Homes and yourself.
Plymouth Community Homesʼ Responsibilities
• To maintain and repair the structure, exterior
and common parts of the building, including
drains and external pipes.
• To give reasonable notice to residents if access
is required to the premises. This will usually be
at least 48 hours, except in cases of extreme
urgency.
• To keep the building insured to the full cost of
re-instatement. (This policy is for buildings only
and does not include contents. Leaseholders
will need to arrange insurance for their contents
separately.)
• To consult leaseholders before carrying out
major works to the building.
• To keep proper accounts of all costs and
expenses incurred in carrying out its
obligations.
• To manage the block and estate in a proper
and reasonable manner.
Plymouth Community Homesʼ Rights
• To enter the premises, with or without workmen,
at reasonable times, to examine the condition
of the premises and the right to issue a notice
specifying any repairs or works necessary to be
carried out by the leaseholder.
• A right of access and entry upon the premises
for the proper performance of its obligations.
Leaseholdersʼ Responsibilities
• To pay ground rent and service charges,
including payment for major works.
• To keep the interior of the flat in a good state of
repair.
• To keep the windows of the flat properly cleaned.
• Not to make any structural alterations or
additions, including new windows, without the
prior written consent of Plymouth Community
Homes.
• Not to use the premises for any illegal or
immoral purpose.
• Not to use the property for any trade or
business purpose and only to use it as a private
residential flat.
• Not to do anything which may be a nuisance,
annoyance or cause damage or inconvenience
to either Plymouth Community Homes or any
other resident.
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