Welcome to The Sorting House. We don’t have a long list of rules here but it can be useful to know what to do when living in our building. If you’re ever unsure about any of the following points, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the Contacts page.

Be sure to check out our FAQ page too!

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• Please respect the building and those who live and work here.

• Smoking and barbecues are prohibited throughout The Sorting House. This is a requirement of the lease and from the local fire safety officers.

• Help us keep the shared areas such as the garden in a good condition for everyone.

• Please recycle where possible. The Sorting House has a limit on how much waste can be collected by Manchester City Council, and any surplus comes at a cost. Those costs ultimately come out of the service charge.

• Ensure you dispose of waste appropriately. Not doing so can incur a fine.
  • Disposing of general waste.
  • Disposing of batteries and electrical items.
  • Disposing of large items, such as a sofa or fridge.

• Please keep all fire escapes free from obstructions.

• Noise should be kept to a minimum between midnight and 8:00am. Noise travels really well inside the building, so please ask guests leaving early or late to remain quiet to avoid disturbing neighbours and other residents.

• Please clean up any spillages you make in our shared areas.

• Pets are only allowed at The Sorting House with the consent of The Sorting House (Newton Street Manchester) Management Company Limited and by the conditions of The Sorting House Pet Policy.

• Please ensure you only park in your own car parking space. If you think you own a space but are unsure of your space number, please contact our Caretaker, or urbanbubble. Contact details can be found on the Contacts page.

• Our on-site caretaker (see the Contacts page) can help with lots of queries such as:
  • Cleaning & maintenance of shared areas.
  • Meter readings (water and electricity).
  • Access Issues.
  • Waste and recycling disposal.
  • Loss of power or water.
  • General building enquiries.
  • Health & Safety concerns.

• You can also report maintenance issues directly to urbanbubble via their online Fixflow app. For more details, see the Contacts page.

• Please remember that the actions of your visitors and contractors are your responsibility, including any loss or damage they may cause or items they leave behind.
  
• If you have any building materials such as kitchen or bathroom parts to dispose of, you’ll need to arrange off-site disposal yourself. For help on this, see the Large Items page. Large items left in the car park or gardens etc can incur fines for removal.

• Please be mindful of security at all times. Do not allow people to tailgate you through the front door or car park shutters. This is the main method of entry for thieves.