What if I have carried out alterations during my tenancy?
Please inform your Neighbourhood Housing Officer of any alterations you made to your home whilst living in the property. This is so the Council can make sure the property is safe for new tenants.
If you made alterations to the property without permission then you may be asked to remove them and re-instate the property to its previous condition. If we decide these alterations improve the property and are of good quality, we may allow you to leave them but we have no obligation to do so. If we accept the improvements, we will confirm this in writing.
If you have made alterations and are unsure if they need to be removed, we will inspect them to see if they are suitable. You will be charged for any electrical or other safety-checks that have to be carried out.
If we do not accept the alterations you have made, we will ask you to remove them and make good the damage. If you do not do this, it will prevent you transferring to another North Tyneside Council property and you will be charged for the cost of removal and repair should you terminate your tenancy.