As a landlord, I need to understand my responsibilities for garden maintenance at my rental property. Specifically, I need to know what tasks are typically expected of the tenant versus the landlord, and whether I can charge tenants for gardening services under the Tenant Fees Act. Provide a concise summary.
Navigate to nrla.org.uk. Use the search bar to find information related to 'landlord garden maintenance' or 'property upkeep'. Locate and navigate to 'The landlord's essential guide to garden maintenance' article. Read the sections on garden maintenance to understand typical landlord and tenant responsibilities. Locate information within the article or a linked article that discusses the Tenant Fees Act in relation to charging tenants for gardening services. Synthesize the gathered information into a concise summary.
State that tenants are usually responsible for basic garden maintenance (weeding, mowing, watering). State that landlords are usually responsible for maintaining trees, climbing plants, large shrubs, and hedges. Confirm that landlords cannot charge tenants for gardening services due to the Tenant Fees Act.