Void Relet Standard

The minimum standard for a Calico home

All woodwork will be fixed and fitted securely to a good standard. This includes all skirting boards, architraves, window boards, curtain battens and door frames
Internal doors will be fitted to a good standard and function correctly with no difficulty in opening/closing, all doors and ironmongery will match throughout the property.
Floorboards and wood chip flooring will be fixed securely with no gaps between joins
Solid floors will be in good order with no cracks/holes or heaving

Window frames will be fully sealed with suitable silicone and with no signs of dirt/mould. Where fitted, trickle vents must be operational
Window handles and opening sashes will function correctly. Opening sashes on the first floor and above shall be fitted with a ‘sash restrictor’ if the opening sash has the potential for someone to fall from it
All glazing shall be in reasonable condition with no clouding or cracks.
All internal light fittings will be fitted with energy-efficient LED/CFL bulbs.
All rooms will have correctly sized radiator(s). Radiators that exceed cosmetic repair(painting) will be replaced.

All external doors to properties shall be fitted with a BS3621 lock with three keys to each lock supplied with the exception of a ‘night latch’ lock which will have two keys provided
If the property is within a building with a communal entrance at least two keys or key fob will be provided for the new tenant to gain access through that entrance

All doors shall be in good functioning order, all door furniture securely in place, door frames sealed with an appropriate silicone/mortar, and draught strips in good order and weather tight.
Timber doors will be painted/stained where required.

Where it is possible to accommodate the installation on an outside wall, an infinity fan, or equivalent, will be fitted in the kitchen to combat levels of humidity and condensation that may be present. These fans are designed to operate 24/7 depending on the levels of moisture in the atmosphere with no user intervention required
All kitchens shall have provision for a washing machine space, freestanding cooker (gas/electric) space and under-the-counter fridge space as a minimum. The standard space size for these appliances is 610mm wide, although some existing spaces can be narrower for a slimmer appliance
All work surfaces shall be in good order with no scratches/gouges or excessive staining, edging strips shall be in place and surfaces sealed with an appropriate waterproof sealant, including round sinks/drainers.
Kitchen units, shelving, door/drawer fronts, kick boards and end panels shall all be in good order with no scratches/gouges/staining or with any edging strips missing
As a minimum requirement, the kitchen shall have 2 x 1000mm base units (or equivalent), 1 x 500mm drawer base unit and 1 x 1000mm wall unit (or equivalent) Number of units is dependent on size of property.

A single bowl and drainer sink, hot and cold taps and plug shall be in place with plumbing connections for a washing machine and appropriate waste plumbing for the escape of water from the sink and washing machine
Tiling above work surfaces shall be in good order and all grouting shall be in place. Silicone mastic should be in good condition and form a good, clean fit with other surfaces. If not, it should be replaced and applied to meet this standard
A suitable floor covering (polysafe/lino/vinyl) shall be in place with no rips or damage to the main floor area. Small marks/stains may be visible on the floor covering in free-standing appliance spaces, but these will not be visible once an appliance is in place
All electrical equipment (sockets, switches, light fittings, etc.) shall be fixed securely, and a fully tested and working heat detector shall be in place on the ceiling
If the property has both a gas and electric mains supply, there shall be a cooker outlet provided for both supplies. If the property has electric mains supply only then there will be an outlet for an electric cooker only
It is the responsibility of the customer to arrange the connection of their own appliances by a suitably qualified tradesperson.

Where it is possible to accommodate the installation on an outside wall, an infinity fan, or equivalent, will be fitted in the bathroom to combat levels of humidity and condensation that may be present. These fans are designed to operate 24/7 depending on the levels of moisture in the atmosphere with no user intervention required
All properties shall be fitted with a fully functioning toilet and wash hand basin which shall be free from any leaks and blockages and in good, clean working order, with no visible damage
Depending on the type of the property it shall be fitted with either a fully functioning bath, shower tray or level access wet room with hot and cold-water supply. These should also be free from any leaks and blockages and in good, clean working order, with no visible damage
All bath and wash hand basin taps shall be free from corrosion/damage and function easily. A working plug shall be provided for both the bath and wash hand basin

All waste plumbing for the escape of water shall be free from any leaks and function correctly
If an electric shower is in place, it shall be tested and function correctly with a new shower head and hose supplied and fitted
A sealed light fitting shall be in place to the bathroom ceiling.
All tiling/hygiene boards shall be in good order with all grouting in place and both the bath and wash hand basin sealed with an appropriate waterproof silicone. If a shower is in place, tiling will be fitted to the shower area and a shower rail and curtain supplied and fitted
A suitable floor covering shall be fitted which will be in good order and free from any rips or damage
Any glazing to the bathroom window(s) shall be obscured for privacy
The door to the bathroom shall be fitted with a lock.

The roof space shall be free of any debris and shall have continuous loft insulation fitted throughout to a depth of between 300mm and 500mm. This space should not be used for storage.

All roofing tiles shall be intact and in good order to prevent any water ingress
All dry verges should be intact with plastic capping or sealed with mortar and with no gaps showing
All fascia boards and soffits shall be intact and in good order
All pointing, render and flashings shall be in good order with no holes or gaps in order to protect the property from weather damage
Guttering shall be fixed securely and be clear of any foliage and obstructions with all joints sealed correctly with no leaks

All downspouts should be free of blockages, intact and fixed securely with brackets
All drainage gullies shall be free of any blockages, foliage or debris and have a correctly fitted grate in place
Concrete or paved driveways, pathways and patio areas shall all be in good order, level and free from any trip hazards
Any existing gates should be in good functioning order with all fittings working correctly

All garages and outbuildings shall be watertight and in good structural order with pointing and/or render in good condition
Any guttering/downspouts shall be clear of any blockages and leaking joints
Any electrical equipment within the building shall be removed whilst the property is void.

The water system will be flushed through for a period of 10 minutes upon completion of all void works.