Where a developer has an established written policy whereby unwanted floor finishes will be removed for re-use elsewhere prior to the tenant taking possession, this can be considered as meeting the aim of this issue.
This is only applicable to types of flooring which are suitable for re-use, can be easily removed and do not require the use of adhesives or other permanent means of fixing.
Additionally, the tenancy agreement must otherwise prohibit the removal of the flooring by the tenant
Evidence to support this approach would include:
• A copy of the take-back policy
• Details of the flooring type and material
• A copy of the tenancy agreement
