ACCOMMODATION AND COMMUNITY LIFE OFFICE
When you’ve moved in • Use the inventory pages of this booklet to record all utensils and equipment in the accommodation. When complete make sure it is signed by both you and your landlord . • If you are concerned about the condition of any item or piece of equipment, you should raise this in writing to your landlord/agent at the commencement of the tenancy. • Check that the locks on the windows and doors are working.
• Your landlord is obliged to provide a fire alarm and fire safety devices so make sure these are at the property and in good working order. • If problems do arise, discuss them promptly. Keep lines of communication open, listen and be respectful to each other’s requirements. Make any requests in writing and keep records. • If you are unable to resolve the dispute, then you can contact the Accommodation & Community Life Office to discuss your options.
• Take photos of all the rooms and the exterior when you’ve moved in – you should then date the photos and e-mail them to your landlord or have them sign the photos. Keep the photos in case of disputes arising when you are claiming back your deposit. • Get a receipt every time you hand over money. Don’t pay by cash, if possible. Use the rent log on.
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