30.2  You must keep all external areas reasonably clean, tidy and free from rubbish, litter, excessive weeds, moss, leaf build-up and unnecessary obstruction and must not allow deterioration through neglect. You must not remove, damage or materially alter any tree, shrub, plant or garden layout without our prior written consent. Routine pruning, weeding and maintenance may be required to prevent deterioration or overgrowth. If you fail to remedy an issue within a reasonable period following written notice, we may arrange the necessary work in accordance with Clause 24 and recover any reasonable, properly evidenced costs under Clause 19. 

30.3  Any garden furniture or external items provided must be kept clean, secure and serviceable. You must take reasonable steps to prevent damage, loss or deterioration of such items, including moving to the shed, outbuilding or other designated storage area where adverse weather conditions, including strong winds, storms or similar conditions, are forecast or reasonably foreseeable. You must take reasonable care when using any external surfaces or furniture and must not place hot items directly on them, where this could cause damage. , 

31.  Waste Management and Recycling

31.1  You must comply with all applicable waste and recycling requirements of Warwick District Council (or any successor authority) and use all wheelie bins and containers provided in accordance with those requirements at all times during the Tenancy.

31.2  You must present wheelie bins and food waste containers at the designated collection point by 7am on collection day and return them within the Property boundary the same day after collection. Between collections, wheelie bins must not be stored on the public highway, pavement, verge or any shared or communal access area.

31.3  All general waste must be placed inside a sealed bag before being deposited into the general waste wheelie bin. Loose waste must not be placed directly into wheelie bins. Recycling must be separated into the correct recycling containers provided and must not be bagged inside recycling wheelie bins.

31.4  Recycling must be presented in accordance with Council guidance, including being flattened and placed loose into the recycling container where applicable. Additional recyclable or permitted waste items (including textiles, batteries and small electrical items) must be presented in accordance with Council collection requirements using appropriate bags or containers.