1. Safety for yourself and other tenants and the surroundings
Any structure/facilities introduced by you must:
• have sufficient structural strength;
• comply with fire regulations;
• provide adequate escape routes (if relevant);
• provide sufficient ventilation (if relevant).
2. Compliance with technical and aesthetic standards
All modifications must be of sufficient quality and comply with relevant standards. This means that:
• installation activities may be carried out only by a certified installer;
• the choice of materials and colours must be acceptable (neutral) for future tenants as well as for Vesteda;
• structural modifications are, in principle, not permitted.
3. No nuisance for the neighbours
The modifications/facilities may not cause any nuisance/hindrance to surrounding residents:
• during implementation of the changes, the level of nuisance must be reduced to a minimum;
• new modifications/facilities may not obstruct the view and/or the penetration of light into the residence.
4. The ease with which the unit can be let and its value
The modifications/facilities may not negatively impact upon the ease with which the unit can be let and its value.
5. Acceptable consequences for future maintenance
As Vesteda will continue to be responsible for maintenance after the rental agreement has been ended, the consequences for future maintenance must be acceptable. Therefore:
• the materials used may not be excessively expensive;
• follow-up delivery guarantees must be available for the materials used;
• components which require frequent maintenance must be easily accessible.
6. Building regulations and requirements set down by utility companies
The actions taken may not be in violation of the municipal building regulations or the requirements set down by utility companies. This means that:
• the tenant himself must inform the municipality of the modifications and/or apply for a building permit;
• any modifications made must be in line with the most recently published standards and requirements set down by utility companies and/or municipalities/other government bodies.
As the tenant, you must take care of all relevant insurance, tax and liability related matters yourself during and after the work activities.
Finally, we can properly evaluate the modifications/facilities you wish to implement only if we have a clear idea of what they will look like. You can help us by submitting construction drawings, calculations and/or other relevant illustrative material. On the application form, you can specify which of these documents you have enclosed.