Canary Riverside residential lease
The lease is the contract that sets out the rights, responsibilities of the obligations of the residential apartment owner (aka Leaseholder/Lessee/Tenant) and the head lessor (aka Landlord). A copy of a typical Canary Riverside residential lease can be found here. You should ensure you have a copy of your lease available to refer to.
Lessees may also need to refer to the head lease [note: this is a conformed copy of the headlease and includes variations in a Deed of Rectification of 29 May 1997 and Deeds of Variation of 13 October 1997 and December 1998]. A summary of the freehold title and headlease structure can be found here.
Permitted Use
Per clause 1.35 of the Lease:
The permitted use of the Premises (ie, apartment) is as a private residence
The permitted use of the Parking Space is for the parking of a private motor vehicle
Letting Restrictions
Per section 11 of the Lease, lessees are not allowed to:
Let their apartment separately from the parking space. The two must be let together. (11.3)
Let only part of their apartment (eg, let one room to a lodger). (11.4)
Let their apartment for a period of less than six months. (11.6)
Please see Letting your apartment and Short-term lets for further information.
Restrictions
The estate regulations/lease restrictions are contained in the Third Schedule to the Lease and include:
Not to do anything which is not consistent with Canary Riverside being a high class block of flats.
Not allowing TV, radio, music (including musical instruments) to be heard from outside your apartment.
Not hanging or displaying clothes, line, carpets etc on the balcony or terrace.
Not keeping any animal unless permission to do so has first been gained.
Not permitting any noisy works to be carried out in the apartment except between the hours of 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 12pm on Saturdays.
Not permitting any act to the nuisance or damage of the building and common parts.
Not to leave prams, bicycles, toys or other articles in the lobby and common areas.
Not to play games in common areas.
Not to make any unnecessary noise.
Buy-to-let owners should ensure that their tenants are aware of the estate regulations.
Please do...
...let the Concierge have the names and contact details for all the people living in your apartment and let them know if you are moving out/away for an extended period.
...take care to make sure that doors & gates are shut when entering or leaving the buildings at ground and car park levels. To keep the estate secure, do not allow anyone to enter whom you do not recognise - refer them to Security (at the main gate) or the Concierge.
...use the recycling bins in the chute rooms for paper, cardboard, glass, cans and plastic. For large items that will not fit in the bins (or down the chute), please see bulk rubbish removal.
...report to the Concierge things that need to be repaired or require attention. [we will shortly be including a 'report' link on the website to assist with reporting faults.]
...always use the goods lift for deliveries and large items, and when taking pets to and from the building.
Please avoid...
...disturbing other residents. Be considerate and keep noise to a minimum. Indoors, please play music, radios, musical instruments and TVs at a moderate volume. Outdoors, please avoid creating noise on balconies and terraces. Remember that the communal gardens are designed to be quiet and games are forbidden.
...placing anything other than curtains and blinds in window areas and anything other than plants and garden furniture on balconies and terraces (ensuring they are secure). The drying of clothes on balconies is not permitted.
...bringing bicycles into buildings: use the bicycle storage areas.
By keeping to our high standards we will maintain the profile of Canary Riverside and in turn ensure the security and comfort for all to enjoy.
Repairs and alterations
If you are planning any refurbishments and major repairs to your apartment please ensure that these are discussed with the managing agent prior to works commencing. There are limits on permitted hours of work, and approval may be necessary before works can commence.
Any physical changes to the structure of your apartment, including the replacement of water pipes, heating systems and electrical circuits must be approved prior to the works commencing. All works must comply with the latest building regulations set by the government and enforced by the local authority and London Fire Brigade.
Leasehold legislation
The principal Acts governing leasehold law are the Landlord and Tenant Acts of 1985 and 1987. It is a complex branch of law. Leaseholders can find advice and information from sources such as the Leasehold Advisory Service and the Leasehold Knowledge Partnership.
The RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code is approved by the Secretary of State and is a good source of information regarding what statutory and best practice in the management of residential leasehold property.
The Residents' Association of Canary Riverside is unable to provide advice to Leaseholders on leasehold matters.