Foundation Housing as a landlord and you as a tenant have responsibilities to maintain your home to a minimum standard – this is referred to as ‘property standards’.
Keeping the home clean, safe and liveable is the measure to decide if standards are appropriate as per your tenancy. You are responsible for:
If property standards become an issue and you are not able to properly manage them, you may be issued with tenancy breaches or a termination. Please don’t let it get to this stage. If you feel you are not coping with managing your home, please contact your Housing Coordinator.
They can help connect you with supports before the property standards become an issue. They can also explain what your responsibilities are and what you need to do to maintain your home.
We have obligations to ensure properties are kept safe and secure. If homes deteriorate because they’re not being properly looked after by a tenant, this must be addressed before it becomes a health and safety issue for tenants and staff.
Your Housing Coordinator will inspect your property at least twice a year (or more often if the home isn’t being kept to a suitable standard). This inspection will compare the property condition with its original condition when you moved in and see if it is being maintained appropriately by you.