Re:
Summary of Adaptation:
Dear Sir/Madam, (Residents name)
Thank you for your recent letter requesting an adaptation to the above property. I am writing to advise you that Housing 21 is unable to fund the adaption work you have requested.
Housing 21 will give, subject to approval of plans, permission for this work to be carried out by your department or via alternative funding methods e.g., a disabled facilities grant (DFG). The total cost be borne by the resident, the local authority department, (or funded through a Disabled Facilities Grant).
RESIDENT CONDITIONS
- The work will be inspected by a representative from Housing 21.
- Any servicing required by the manufacturer or installer are arranged by you and are carried out as and when required within the guarantee period.
- For any repairs required or necessary outside of the guarantee period. A representative from Housing 21 will approach you at first instance to fund the repair, if a case can be presented that you do not have the means to financially support this, Housing 21 may consider funding the repair.
- It is expected that the work or installation will be left in situ in working order and will become the property of Housing 21 at the termination of the tenancy.
- If the property becomes difficult to let due to any changes made, it will be expected that the property is returned to its original state.
- Should this installation be removed on termination of the tenancy and with the permission of Housing 21, all disturbed surfaces should be made good to the Association’s satisfaction at your expense.
- Permission is given, subject to the warranty servicing and maintenance in place, which for most equipment is five years. Copies of all relevant paperwork is to be given to the Housing Manager.
LOCAL AUTHORITY CONDITIONS
We, Housing 21, agree to the proposed works being carried out under the following conditions, which will be through the local authority agency service: -
- The work will be carried out to a good standard with both materials and workmanship complying with all current British Standards.
- A bona fide contractor is employed, and a Risk Assessment is provided prior to commencement.
- Any electrical installation complies with the current I.E.E. regulations.
- A NICEIC or ECA inspection certificate covers the completed electrical works.
- The work will comply with Building Regulations, Fire Officer, and any other statutory requirement.
- The contractor has a minimum £5 million Public Liability Insurance, with an insurance certificate to accompany this application.
Regional Coordinator.
Housing 21, 10th Floor, Tricorn House, 51-53 Hagley Road, B16 8TP
Direct Line: 0300 790 xxxx/ Internal Extension: xxxxx
Email: xxxxxxxxxx
Web: www.housing21.co.uk
