Erimus is responsible for the maintenance and repair
of the exterior elements and main structure of the building and
the area around it.
The following list is intended as a quick reference
guide:
- Main structural parts of the building including the
roof, gutters, rainwater pipes, chimneys, foundations,
and walls (but not wall plaster)
- Joists and beams
- Loft spaces and the fittings and equipment within them
which serve more than one home
- Tanks, cisterns, drains, pipes, gutters, sewers, ducts,
conduits, plumbing and wiring which serve more than one
home
- External doors and window frames (but not glass)
- Door entry systems
- Outside painting
- Communal hallways, corridors, stairways, doors, door
frames, door entry systems, lifts and other shared internal
spaces
- Communal gardens, paths, parking areas, recreation areas
and other shared external areas
- Shared TV aerials
- The heating system if there is a communal heating system
Erimus Housing must:
- Consult with you concerning certain repairs and services
- Insure the building and carry out repairs to it following
loss due to such events as fire or flood
- Provide the services set out in the lease (These are
usually listed in section one of the lease)
- Provide you with information on your service charges
in the form of a service charge schedule, in line with
legislation at the end of each financial year
- Provide you with a summary copy of your buildings insurance
once agreed at the beginning of the financial year.
For
more information on consulting you about major repairs
see ‘Major Works’
Contact us by calling our contact centre on 08000 461600 or by emailing homeownershipteam@erimushousing.co.uk