Leaseholder rights and responsibilities

The leaseholders responsibilities are defined within the lease. The table below highlights the main responsibilities for the leaseholder and us.

Please refer to your lease for your exact responsibilities

Responsibilities

Description

Your responsibility

Bolton at Home

Keep your home in good repair and condition

X

 

Keep the structure of the building in good condition (flats)

 

X

Have gas and electrical appliances regularly serviced and tested

X

 

Not to sub-let unless prior notice given to Bolton at Home

X

 

Not to cause annoyance of inconvenience to neighbours

X

 

Pay your share of the block insurance

X

 

Repay any discount if the property is sold within the first five years of purchase under the Right to Buy scheme

X

 

Not to carry out any trade or business from your property

X

 

Pay the ground rent

X

 

Not to make any alterations/improvements to the property without consent from Bolton at Home

X

 

Consulting with you before any major works to the building

 

X

Not to bring bottle petroleum, gas or any other potentially explosive material into your property or anywhere in the building

X

 

Arrange building insurance

 

X

Pay the building insurance contribution

X

 

Pay any service charges

X

 

Pay a proportion of all repairs and improvements, including any major repairs

X

 

Use your home as a single private property for residential use only

X

 

Insure contents of the property

X

 

 

Can I have pets?

Your lease will specifically mention which pets you may be allowed to have. You may be required to ask for permission.