Your responsibilities as a tenant of Ashton Pioneer Homes

• Your property must be your only and principle home
• You can not run a business from the property
• You must adhere to all APH's policies (such as the Pet Policy)
• Your must pay your rent in advance. If you are eligible for Housing Benefit it is up to you to complete and return your benefit application forms. Any changes of circumstances that may affect entitlement must be reported to APH
• You must not cause or allow your visitors to cause nuisance or anti-social behaviour
• You must report faults or damage to your property as soon as it occurs
• If you wish to end your tenancy you must give a minimum of 4 weeks notice in writing

Our responsibilities

• You must receive at least one calendar months notice of any rent or service charge increase
• You have a right to occupy the property where you are the legal tenant. APH will give you possession from the start of your tenancy and we must not interfere with your right to live there peacefully. This also means giving you reasonable notice should we wish to inspect your tenancy
• APH must keep the structure and exterior of your tenancy in good condition, and maintain kitchen & bathroom fittings, as well as heating and electrical systems
• APH will consult you and give you all relevant information before we make changes to the way we manage your tenancy, and before we carry out any major improvements