Most leases contain a requirement that residents obtains the landlord’s consent before carrying out certain works to their property which may alter / damage / affect: 

* ‘landlord 'fixtures and fittings’, e.g. changes to a fitted kitchen / bathroom 
* service installations (e.g. gas, electricity) 
* the fabric of the building, e.g. using mobility scooters on the development / keeping pets 

It is Peverel Retirement’s job as the managing agent to ensure residents receive written confirmation that alterations have been agreed by the landlord before they sell the property. 

Peverel Retirement also has a responsibility to the landlord to ensure that residents comply with their lease and that works are carried out properly.

Approval fees apply as Peverel Retirement will go through up to eight steps to process your request including:

1. Making enquiries to the House Manager and Area Manager

2. Obtaining designs and drawings from the lessee / applicant if necessary
3. Seeking other relevant legal / technical advice
4. Communicating with the landlord – creating bespoke communications to the specific request
5. Sending the approval to the resident(s)
6. Liaising with the House Manager and sending them the relevant correspondence
7. Recording approvals
8. Providing reasons for rejection – if necessary

Giving a specific approval has the following benefits for  residents and other occupiers of the development:

· The resident seeking approval does not breach the terms of their lease
· The work is carried out by suitably qualified and insured contractors
· The work will not diminish the landlord’s asset or detract from the development
· The work will not adversely affect the structure of the development

· The work will not adversely affect the building insurance cover
· Disruption to other residents will be minimised
· There will not be an adverse impact on the service charge