Who pays the rent?

As a Tenant you must ensure rent is paid. If the tenancy is in 2 or more names, everyone on the tenancy agreement is responsible for making sure the rent is paid on time. It is your responsibility to make sure there are cleared funds in your bank account. Again, unless your tenancy agreement states different, rent payments are made by monthly instalments on or before the due date. 

All named people on tenancy agreement have joint responsibilities for keeping to the terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement. This includes covering rent if one tenant fails to pay their rent, the other sharers remain responsible.

Report Repairs/Maintenance

 All tenants are equally responsible for any damaged caused and the termination of the tenancy. Therefore, any one sharer wishing to end a tenancy is considered to be doing so on behalf of all the other occupiers.

The Landlord is responsible for repairs and maintenance issues including leaks, heating, water etc. For the Landlord or Property Management to react quickly, the issue needs to be reported promptly. 
As a Tenant however you have responsibilities to your Landlord and to your neighbours to maintain the general standard of the property Maintenance including changing light bulbs, disposing of rubbish and keeping the property ventilated lies with you as the tenant.

Responsibilities as a Tenant

It is your responsibility as the Tenant to ensure you have organised the following where they are required when moving in. 
- Council Tax Registration
- Gas 
- Water 
- Electricity
- Telephone
- TV License
- Contents Insurance

other responsibilities include:-
- Minor repairs and maintenance
- Gas, Responding to letters to carry out annual gas checks. 
- Gardening 
- Ensuring flooring and carpets are free from damage 
- Using correct cleaning materials to ensure no damage to surfaces
- Descaling shower heads regularly 
- Property security
- Maintaining washing machines and tumble dryers
- Ventilation and condensation
- Defrost fridge and freezer regularly