Tell us which safety topic you'd like to know more about:
Some of our safety information is the same for houses and flats, while other topics are specific to the type of property you live in.
This page brings together all of our safety guidance for residents living in houses. If you’re looking for safety advice and you live in a flat, tap here.
If you’d prefer to download a handy PDF guide containing all of our safety advice for houses, just tap here to download our Home Safety Guide for Houses.
Fire safety:
Make sure your house is fire-safe by familiarising yourself with our fire safety tips and guidance.
Gas safety:
Get advice on staying gas-safe, including how to look after your gas appliances, carbon monoxide, and the gas safety checks we’ll carry out in your home.
What to do if you need to use and store compressed gas in your house:
Unless for medical reasons, you mustn’t use or store compressed gas in your house. Tap below to learn more.
Electrical safety:
See guidance on making sure your electrical appliances and devices are safe, along with details on the electrical safety checks we’ll carry out in your home.
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We'd recommend taking out Home Contents Insurance:
As your landlord, we insure the structure and fittings of your home and you’re responsible for insuring all your contents and personal belongings.
It’s important to take out contents insurance to cover your personal belongings against flood, fire, theft, and accidental damage.
If something happens to destroy or damage your belongings, it can cost a lot of money to replace these items, some of which may be essential.
We strongly recommend that all our tenants take out home contents insurance, and you’ll need to make your own arrangements to do this. Your policy should cover damage caused by fire, flooding, storms, and theft.
For more information on home contents insurance and where to find insurance, just tap the button below.
Residents living in houses: have you downloaded our Home Safety Guide?
This guide contains information to help keep you and others safe in your flat, covering several areas such as fire, water, asbestos, and more.
Please remember that this guide does not replace your tenancy agreement, which details your duties, as well as your rights as a tenant, and our duties as a landlord.
There are two versions of this guide: one for flats, and one for houses. You can download our Home Safety Guide for Houses below.