Independent living resident responsibilities
The resident must:
- pay their rent, service charges, Council Tax and any other utility bills
- report repairs or maintenance needs directly to housing services
- tell their scheme support officer if they want to keep any pets
- not smoke and make sure guests do not smoke in communal areas
- not fit any extra door locks or chains to the front door
- tell the scheme support officer if they’re away overnight or for a length of time
- tell the scheme support officer if their next of kin is away for a length of time and if they have any new or alternative contact details
- follow health and safety regulations.