Wall and roof panels securely fixed against wind forces. Windows and doors open and close without problems. Latch or lock system works. The major proportion of the surface is free from marks or surface damage. Paint film has few visible wear areas, and is able to be cleaned to a fresh surface. HOUSING ACT Responsibility Tenant Responsibility HOUSING ACT does not supply or install gardens sheds as a standard issue to all properties. were installed by HOUSING ACT in some properties as part of a building package, in properties purchased on the private market and/or in some cases as part of a maintenance program carried out some years ago. HOUSING ACT will maintain a garden/storage shed that was provided by HOUSING ACT. Where a HOUSING ACT provided garden/storage shed is considered, by the TFM or HOUSING ACT to be unserviceable or unsafe it will be removed. HOUSING ACT will provide a replacement of approximately the same type and size. a garden shed is supplied the flooring should be a 75 ml slab; the wall and roof panels should be securely fixed against wind forces and the latch or locking system working. HOUSING ACT will maintain a garden/storage shed with only minimum maintenance. Garden sheds will not be made waterproof. HOUSING ACT provides garden/storage sheds as a standard issue in the majority of OPAs and flats. These will not be provided retrospectively to properties where none were previously provided. Where a flat is provided with a storage area the tenant is provided with a set of keys. Tenants are responsible for additional or lost keys. Most complexes are surrounded by common areas and tenants are not permitted to install additional storage facilities on common areas or in body corporate managed complexes. Note; Housing ACT does not purchase sheds from outgoing tenants. Tenants in flats/units with an individual courtyard can apply to HOUSING ACT for permission to install a garden shed. Damage to storage areas’ doors and general damage to garden sheds is a tenant responsibility. Damage caused by or vandalism will initially be charged as a tenant responsible maintenance cost. On provision of a Police Incident Number and appropriate Statutory Declaration (which provides details of when and how the incident occurred), costs may be removed from the tenant account. Tenants must apply to HOUSING ACT in writing for permission to erect a garden/storage shed at their own cost. The application must include a site plan showing the proposed shed in relation to the existing building and all boundaries and easements.
available the Officer will arrange either an assessment of the paint or a full condition audit of the property. Once approved, at the beginning of the planned maintenance program, tenants will receive one written notification from the TFM. The notice will advise that the property has been included on a paint program, an approximate time frame and what the tenants rights and responsibilities are during the works. The tenant will then be contacted by a contractor regarding specifications and to make a specific appointment. External painting includes; · External cladding (if previously painted) · All woodwork (including hand for stairs), outside of front & back door jambs · Guttering, downpipes, fascia, eaves & metal roofs the “Tenant modifications to a Housing ACT property” process. Tenants are responsible for clearing shrubbery and other growth away from the external walls to allow access for painting. Tenants will be given a choice of colours from HOUSING ACT’s standard selection. Cladding (exterior) All cladding materials are firmly fixed/secured in the as-built position. The cladding provides an effective weather barrier. There are no broken, cracked, decayed, rotted or significantly corroded materials. Lintels carry the material they support without deflection, are adequately anchored/supported with no visible signs of rust. There is no dampness resulting from water barrier failure, damp course failure or rising damp, and all weather protecting components are intact and there is no visible evidence of failure. All ventilators are adequate, whole, allow for free airflow and are firmly fixed in position. There are no materials/fixings that protrude to the extent that they become a safety hazard. HOUSING ACT Responsibility Tenant Responsibility Structural failure is reported for further qualified investigation. Building surfaces are to be generally free of cob-webs. WALLS and CEILINGS Painting The greater proportion of the surface is free from marks or surface damage with few visible wear areas and the paint film is able to be cleaned to a fresh surface. Washing down and patch painting of hard wearing and weather prone areas can be carried out to support the planned life of the overall paint system and maintain the integrity of the asset. HOUSING ACT Responsibility Tenant Responsibility Housing ACT properties are normally internally painted throughout as programmed maintenance. Any painting undertaken by the tenant is to accord
should contact ACTEW/AGL for maintenance and/or repairs to gas meters. Wood Heating HOUSING ACT does not install slow combustion heaters or open fires, with the exception of the replacement of existing wood heaters in some rural properties. HOUSING ACT Responsibility Tenant Responsibility If existing slow combustion or open fires (which were part of the property on allocation) can no longer be maintained HOUSING ACT will replace them with an alternative form of heating. HOUSING ACT will replace old open fire heating and oil heaters with gas (if connected to the house) or electric heating. HOUSING ACT does not repair/maintain slow combustion heaters or open fires or clean chimney flues where these have been installed by tenants. This is a tenant responsibility. HOUSING ACT will not purchase slow combustion heaters left by vacating tenants. Tenants can apply in writing to HOUSING ACT to install slow combustion heating. The request must be accompanied by details of the style of heater and the intended position. Tenants can apply for permission through the “Tenant modifications to a Housing ACT property” process. If permission is granted tenants must meet all HOUSING ACT requirements, ACT Building Control regulations and all relevant requirements. The tenant must leave the HOUSING ACT supplied heater in place. If the tenant disposes of the heater they will be charged the cost of replacing and reconnecting the new heater. Ceiling/wall insulation Provides for close fitting coverage between blankets, blanket/timber, and blanket/sheeting members. Where granulated loose insulation is used it is evenly laid to a consistent depth. Insulation covers the entire area with no uncovered or unfilled portions. Insulated area is free from all pest and insect infestation.
Urgent or Priority work and the request telephoned to the Maintenance Call Centre. Tenants should be encouraged to arrange repairs themselves. However, if they are unable/unwilling to do this HOUSING ACT will arrange for the work to be carried out and charges will be applied to the tenant’s account. Pest Control HOUSING ACT Responsibility Tenant Responsibility HOUSING ACT is responsible for general pest control in the 90 days of a tenancy only. This includes spiders, cockroaches, small rodents, ants, and fleas. After 90 days, the tenant is responsible for all general pest control. HOUSING ACT is responsible for the removal and/or trapping of large vermin (possums, rats, etc) where they are found to have gained entry to or through the roof or sub-floor. Where removal is carried out, the TFM will ensure preventative work is carried out to ensure re-entry is not possible. HOUSING ACT is responsible for the removal of birds, bees and wasps (with the exception of European wasps) ONLY where these are found in the roof or wall cavities of a property. HOUSING ACT is responsible for the removal of European Wasps from its properties. Infestations that occur in a complex may be a HOUSING ACT responsibility. a suspected infestation occurs a pest controller will be engaged by the TFM to inspect and report. Removal of bees and in a complex is a HOUSING ACT responsibility. The tenant is responsible for all other pest control both internally and externally. This includes bee swarms where bees are located externally, small vermin, cockroaches, silverfish, spiders, garden pests, wasps and general pest control. Every effort is to be made to keep the premises free from ants, rats, mice, silver fish, cockroaches, fleas and other vermin. The tenant may be held responsible for the cost of pest control depending on the circumstances. Note; Discretion can be exercised by management where