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responsibilities of CDS Co-operatives where we are your landlord

Repair of Structure and Exterior
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drains, gutters and external pipes;
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the roof;
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outside walls, outside doors, window sills, window catches and window frames including necessary external painting and external decoration;
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internal walls, floors and ceilings, doors and frames, door hinges and skirting boards but not including internal painting and decoration;
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pathways, steps or other means of access;
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plasterwork (excluding minor repairs which would normally be dealt with during internal redecoration);
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boundary walls and fences, but only those fences and walls erected by CDS Co-operatives;
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broken window glass, but only where it can clearly be shown not to have been broken by the Tenant or any member of the Tenant’s household or by visitors to the Property.
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chimneys, chimney stacks and flues (if any), but not including sweeping;
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integral garages and stores (if any).
Repair of Installations
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any installations provided by CDS Co-operatives for space heating, fire fighting equipment, water heating and sanitation and for supply of water, gas and electricity including:
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basins, sinks, baths, toilets, flushing system and waste pipes;
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electric wiring including sockets and switches, gas pipes and water pipes;
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water heaters, fireplaces, fitted fires and central heating systems.
Repair of Common Areas
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common entrances,
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halls
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stairways,
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lifts (if any),
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passageways and any other common areas, including their electric lighting in good repair and fit for use

