Retention periods of documents held within Wyre Forest District Council
3. Property
Last updated 22 September 2020
Contents
3. Property
| Reference | Function description/type of record | Retention action/retention period | Examples of records | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Property files |
Retain for 6 years after property sold. Any warranties to be retained for duration of benefit. |
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To enable any claims to be resisted |
| 3.2 | Building/construction contracts |
Retain for 6 years after property sold. Any warranties to be retained for duration of benefit. |
To protect landlords interest. Retain construction information for life of building. |
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| 3.3 | Legal instruments | Retain for 6 years after property sold or indefinitely if building retained |
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See legal schedule |
| 3.4 | Test certificates | Six years |
|
On property database |
| 3.5 | Asbestos register | Indefinitely | ||
| 3.6 | Asset records | Six years |
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| 3.7 | Building manuals | Retain for 6 years after property sold or indefinitely if building retained | ||
| 3.8 | Health and safety files | Retain for 6 years after property sold or indefinitely if building retained | ||
| 3.9 | Project/construction files | Retain for 6 years after property sold or indefinitely if building retained |