{"id":353,"date":"2015-08-03T10:48:17","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T10:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sea.tickled2.co.uk\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2022-09-29T16:39:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T15:39:14","slug":"rights-responsibilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seaside-homes.org.uk\/paying-your-rent\/rights-responsibilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Rights & Responsibilities"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”4082″ bg_position=”center bottom” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”8%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”8%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#000000″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Rights & Responsibilities<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Your Rights as a Tenant<\/h3>\n

As your landlord, Seaside Homes provides you with a Tenancy Agreement. This is a legal document binding both landlord and tenant, which makes a contract between yourself and Seaside Homes. As long as you abide by the terms of the tenancy, you are entitled to the protection of the law insofar as your tenancy allows, and you will receive the services that Seaside Homes provides to all its tenants. There is extra information about your tenancy provided in your Tenant\u2019s Handbook.<\/p>\n

Seaside Homes will maintain and repair your home in a condition equal to, or greater than, the National Decent Homes Standard. As long as no damage is caused by you or your household, no charge will be made as a result of repairs. Seaside Homes retains the right to recharge you for damage to your home if it is deliberate or caused by neglect during your tenancy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Your Responsibilities as a Tenant<\/h3>\n

Moving into a new home can be both exciting and challenging with so many things to organise and arrange. It is also when your responsibilities begin as a tenant. This section provides you with all the information you will need to know.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”50px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Utilities<\/h4>\n

You are responsible for your gas, electricity and water supplies and will need to get these connected as soon as you move in.<\/p>\n

To do this you need to find out which electricity, water and gas companies supply your home and contact them to arrange supply. You will also need to agree how you will be paying your bills. For those properties with a key meter, you will need to contact your supplier to either obtain or activate the key.<\/p>\n

Before contacting the supplier, please make a note of the meter readings as the utility company will need these when you call.<\/p>\n

Further details and help can be found in your Tenant\u2019s Handbook.<\/p>\n

Council Tax<\/h4>\n

As soon as you move in to your home you are responsible for paying your council tax. If you are on benefits or a low income or are in receipt of Tax or Pension Credits, then you may be entitled to council tax benefit. Guidance will be provided by the Housing Management Team on the day you sign your tenancy.<\/p>\n

Remember, if you\u2019re circumstances change in any way, you must<\/span> notify the Council Tax department immediately on:<\/p>\n