Lists the rules the tenancy is subject to.
 

The Guidelines provide a detailed explanation of the rules.

The tenancy is subject to the Allotments Acts 1908 to 1950 and also to compliance with the following rules.

1.    Eligibility: Any person, who at the time of application to the Council for an allotment garden, is resident in Exmouth shall be eligible to become a tenant.

2.    Purpose: The main purpose of an allotment garden must be to grow produce that are vegetables, fruit or flowers. Fruit trees, bushes, canes and shrubs are all allowed. No other trees can be grown. An area of grass or mulch for rest and relaxation can form part of the allotment.

3.    Maintenance:

1. Allotments and surrounding paths must be kept tidy and generally weed-free at all times. The whole plot should be cultivated.
2. The Tenant shall keep the internal face of every boundary hedge properly trimmed and keep all ditches clear.

4.    Storage:  Allotments may not be used for the storage of any item other than is needed for normal allotment routine.

5.    Produce: Allotment produce may not be sold as part of a regular commercial enterprise.  Sales for charity or the occasional surplus may be sold.

6.    Health and Safety: All persons have a duty of care towards anyone who may enter the site.  Structures should be safe. All chemicals should be locked away. Tools should be maintained and used in a safe manner.

7.    Behaviour:

1. Consideration for neighbours is extremely important and must always be observed both in the plot holders actions and behaviour.
2. Tenants shall not use the Allotment garden for residential purposes.

8.    Structures: Only timber boarded sheds with felted roofs not exceeding 8 feet in length, 6 feet in width and 7 feet in height are permitted. No permanent concrete foundation will be allowed on the plots. Any other structure will need the written permission of the council and the association.

9.    Livestock: Written permission from the association is needed to keep livestock for example racing pigeons, poultry or bees.  Cockerels are not allowed.  

10.    Land-holding: No person can hold more than 2 full plots.


11.    Rent: The annual rent must be paid by 31st January. Any tenant who has not paid their rent by that date will receive a letter stating that their plots will be considered vacant.

They will be invited to explain any extenuating circumstances to a committee officer who will refer the matter back to the full committee.  The full committee can decide to waive or delay the rent in cases of hardship or to terminate the tenancy, as they consider appropriate in the circumstances.

If the rent has not been paid by the due date and no explanation offered they will be served with a notice to quit.

12.    Termination: Termination of a tenancy of an allotment garden may be made by the Allotment Association at any time, in accordance with the Association’s agreed procedure.

13.    Notice: Should the Tenant wish to terminate their, tenancy then one month’s notice to the Allotment Association is required.

14.    Death of tenant: Should a tenant die, the tenancy can be offered to a close relative or partner, or otherwise re-allocated by the Association.

15.    Wilful damage: Damaging any plot or Association property such as taps or structures can be regarded as grounds for terminating the tenancy. Access to the sites is by the vehicle  & pedestrian gates only.

16.    Bonfires: Bonfires may be lit only on Saturdays and Wednesdays of each week. Guidelines are as follows:-