Do not have electricity or gas supply meters read or have these services
disconnected. When the tenant takes possession, our Property Manager
will read the meter and inform the respective companies that the tenant
will be responsible for the future supplies as from that date.
Ask BT or your other supplier for a final account, advising them to
disconnect number but not line and that an application for your line
will be made in due course. BT cannot undertake or guarantee that your
present number will be retained.
Payment of water rates are normally the responsibility of the tenants
except in properties that are let to United States Department of Defence
personnel. In this case the landlord will be responsible for the water
rates which will be reflected in the monthly rent. Covehome Property
Management will arrange the transfer of the water accounts as necessary.
Please inform the Post Office of your new address. Redirection forms
are available from The Post Office. Neither we, nor your tenant can
be responsible for forwarding mail.
There should be sufficient front door keys for each occupant and a further
set for Covehome Property Management. (A minimum of 3 whole sets of
keys). All other keys should be clearly labelled as to their use and
left in a kitchen drawer. We code all keys in our possession for security.
All known and regular payments, such as mortgage repayments, ground
rent, insurance premiums, maintenance contracts on appliances and water
rates if required, should be paid by bankers standing order, and the
necessary arrangements made with your bank.
We will always contact you before any major (over £100) repairs
or maintenance is carried out. Covehome’s property maintenance
division will look after all general maintenance of your property, and
where necessary, arrange specialist care or repair. If you have equipment
or work under guarantee please advise us of the details.
In an emergency, Covehome Property Management will take appropriate
action and advise you as soon as possible.
Collapsing or damaged walls, fences and trees along the boundaries sometimes
pose problems.
A sketch map should be supplied clearly showing boundaries for which
you are responsible. Boundary fences are not normally covered by insurance
(See Buildings and Contents insurance).
