Keeping shared areas clear and safe

Keeping our shared spaces safe for everyone

To keep all residents, visitors, and emergency services safe, please ensure all internal and external shared spaces are kept clear of personal items and obstructions at all times.

This includes the following areas:

• Communal areas within properties - passageways, entrance halls and staircases  

• Where there are shared facilities within buildings e.g. bin stores or bin chutes, other storage facilities 

• Where there are shared communal and social facilities e.g. communal lounges, kitchens or laundry facilities and guest rooms  

• Electrical cupboards and plant rooms 

• External areas e.g. shared gardens and through routes     

What happens if items are left in shared areas?

If personal belongings are left in these spaces, we will contact you directly to ask that they be moved. If items are not removed:

• We may issue a formal notice (Tort notice) giving 7 days to clear the area.

• If items are still not removed after 7 days, we will clear them.

• Items valued under £100 will be disposed of immediately.

• Items valued over £100 will be stored safely for 28 days before being disposed of.