List of changes to tenancy agreement January 2025

7.1 Possession

N/A

New section, incudes not sub-letting whole of property

7.2 Payments

3.4 Payment of rent

Updated wording

7.3 Outgoings

Updates wording to include what action will be taken if there is a breach of tenancy

7.4 Use of property

Updates wording to include what action will be taken if there is a breach of tenancy

7.5 Anti-social behaviour

3.28 Nuisance

New section specific to ASB

7.6 Racial and other harassment

3.31 Harassment

Updates the wording

7.7 Respecting council employees and representatives

3.36 Unacceptable behaviour towards staff, councillors, contractor and agents

Now includes zero-tolerance approach

7.8 Domestic abuse

3.32 Violence and domestic abuse

Updates wording with actions WHBC can take in respect to the tenancy

7.9 Noise

3.28 Nuisance

New section specific to noise

7.10 Running a business

3.16 Running a business from your home

Updated to include information on planning permissions and right to withdraw permission

7.11 Pets

3.15 Keeping pets

Updates wording in line with our pet policy

7.12 Internal decoration and laminate /hardwood flooring

3.6 Alterations and Improvements and

3.10 Decorations and floor coverings

Separate section making clear requirements before installing laminate flooring

7.13 Gardens, balconies, boundaries, trees, fencing and outbuildings.

3.35 Gardens, boundaries, trees and fencing

Updates the information and sets out responsibility for tree works and use of balconies

7.14 Adaptations and additions to external areas

3.6 Alterations and Improvements

Separate section on expectations for external/ outside areas of a property

7.15 Damage

n/a

New section on tenant responsibilities

7.16 Reporting repairs

3.2 Repairs

Updates to include what repairs the tenant is responsible for

7.17 Access

3.27 Access to your home

Updates to include details on accessing the property in an emergency or for welfare checks

7.18 Parking

3.34 Car parking and

3.33 Car repairs

Updates to make clear terms include members of the household and visitors. Expands on types of parking that is restricted

7.19 Absence from your home

3.25 If you are going to be absent from your home

Updates the wording

7.20 Health, safety and hygiene

3.11 Inflammable and poisonous materials and

3.12 Communal areas

New section making clear tenant responsibilities for keeping the property and communal areas (if relevant) clean and safe and what the council can recharge for

7.21 Insurance

6.0 Insuring Your Property

Makes clear it is tenant’s responsibility to insure the property