Your responsibilities to your housing association are outlined in your tenancy agreement. You can also find information on your responsibilities in your Tenant's Handbook.

You must:

• pay the rent and rates when due,
• keep the property in good condition,
• repair anything that your tenancy agreement states is your responsibility,
• replace any items damaged because of neglect or carelessness,
• report any repairs to the housing association,
• not carry out antisocial behaviour,
• leave the property in good condition when you leave your tenancy.

You must ask the housing association for permission if you want to:

• exchange your accommodation,
• transfer your accommodation,
• sublet your accommodation,
• decorate the outside of your accommodation,
• make alterations to your accommodation,
• add a shed or loft,
• keep more than one domestic pet.

Get advice if you are unsure about your responsibilities as a housing association tenant. If you think you may not be able to meet your responsibilities, such as paying your rent on time, you should get advice as soon as possible.  You can get advice from Housing Rights Service or your housing association .