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You are only entitled to carryout changes and improvements to your home when you have got our permission in writing.

Within reasonable limits, we will not normally refuse this permission but you should expect a number of conditions to be applied.

If you want to carryout any home improvements you should write to the Responsive Repairs Manager explaining what work you want to do and who will be doing it. You should also check weather you need planning permission or building regulations approval. If you do, it is always best to get professional advice to help you with the work.

You will only be able to do the works once you have received written permission from the Housing Association, planning permission and building regulations approval.

All works must be done at your own expense and repair any damage that you cause.

If these improvements are permanent, you cannot remove them when you move out without our permission. You may be entitled to compensation for any improvements you have carried out when your tenancy ends.

Works that require permission includes:
- Replacing a fireplace and /or surround.
- Putting up extra kitchen cupboards.
- Putting in a driveway.
- Decorating the outside of the building.
- Putting up a TV/radio aerial or satellite dish.
- All structural works.
- Laying laminate or wooden flooring.

We will only refuse permission for specific reasons of safety, long-term repair implications or if it might make the property harder to let in the future.  If you remove any of Hexagon’s fittings, we may require you to replace them at the end of your tenancy.

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