Re:
Summary of Adaptation:
Dear Sir / Madam, (Residents name)
Thank you for your recent letter requesting an adaptation to the above property. I am pleased to advise that Housing 21 will fund the adaption you have requested for your home.
Your Court Manager/Housing Manager will work with you and the contractor carrying out the work, to ensure the work is completed in the near future. They will liaise directly with you.
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 H21’s satisfaction at your expense.
Please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter, confirming you are aware of this and will make the necessary arrangements and meet the required costs.
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.
Retirement Housing/Regional Co-ordinator.
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
