Tenancy issues and conditions
Pets
Pets can be an important part of your household but if you want to keep one you must consider you responsibilities as well as your rights.
Gardening
Gardening includes regular lawn mowing, trimming hedges and bushes and ensuring weeds, plants and bushes don't go into neighbouring gardens or on to pathways.
Lodgers and subletting
As a council tenant, you can sublet or take in a lodger as long as it does not make your home overcrowded and you get permission.
Clutter in communal areas
If you live in a block with shared communal areas such as landings, stairwells and walkways, you must make sure they are kept clear of personal possessions and other items as such clutter can cause a fire hazard.
We are operating a zero-tolerance approach to clutter to keep tenants safe. For more information visit Your fire safety responsibilities page.