Works to bring the property to this standard should be carried out
before you move in. However, occasionally (but with your knowledge)
some works may be carried out after you occupy your new home. You
will be informed of what these works are and the timescales to
complete them when you sign your Tenancy Agreement.
There are certain things which you will have to arrange for
yourself before moving in, such as signing up with a supplier for
gas (if installed) and electricity. For Choice-Based Lettings
customers, you will have to arrange and pay your own removal
expenses, and connection of telephone, etc. If you have a gas
cooker, the installation must be arranged by you, but you must use
a Gas-Safe registered installer to carry out that work. You may
also wish to organise the re-direction of your mail from your
previous address.
If you are an existing council tenant, you must terminate the
tenancy on your previous property, and hand in all sets of keys to
your property. Finally, you must ensure that you have provided your
details for Council Tax purposes.
All this will be explained in more detail when you sign up for your
new home. You can find details of what standards you can expect in
the home you're moving into on our
Lettable
Standard page.