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ADVICE Safe as houses During the warmer months, keeping your property as safe and secure as possible can sometimes take a back seat. Greater Manchester Police has some advice: 1 Don’t leave keys on view - letterboxes and cat-flaps can make them easy to reach. 2 Window locks that pull the window into the frame with a key are usually stronger. 3 Keep the door key with you or at the side of your bed. 4 Check your insurance policy to see the level of security required on your home. 5 If sat outside on a warm day, lock any doors or windows that are out of view. 6 Don’t rely on a dog to protect your house - having a pet should not stop you investing in a burglar alarm. 7 Consider joining a Home Watch group. 8 Always close, but don’t lock, internal doors at night. They hold fire at bay and give you valuable time in the event of a fire. 9 Keep your keys close to make sure you’re not delayed in an emergency, and fit a smoke alarm to give an early fire warning. Good security is designed to stop burglars getting in, not people getting out. Having repair work done? So that our repairs operatives carry out their work in a safe and secure environment, we ask that you follow these requirements. If you’re not at home for a pre-arranged appointment, you may be charged a missed appointment fee. You must be in your home for your allocated appointment slot. Do not leave your home whilst the operative is there. We will knock on your door or ring the doorbell so please make sure you have no loud noises such as music or TVs playing. We will not enter your property if anyone under the age of 16 is there alone or unsupervised. Pets must be secured so that operatives can carry out the work in safety. Repairs could take several days so you must be available for multiple appointments if necessary. No smoking whilst the operative is at the property. For gas-related work • Make sure the appliance(s) and gas meter can be reached easily • If you have a card meter there needs to be credit on it for the repair to be carried out • You will need the manufacturer’s instructions for any of your own gas appliances e.g. gas fire, cooker 20 @onemcr
ADVICE Think before you FLUsh! If water doesn’t drain easily or pipes are beginning to smell, you might need to think about what you’re flushing down them. Cleaning drains and sewers is not a pleasant task, and the cause of many blockages are often familiar items that don’t belong down there. The main culprits include: • Wet wipes • Cotton wool • Nappies • Cotton buds • Sanitary towels • Fat Not only are these things bad for your property’s pipe work, but they’re a massive problem for the environment. As these items don’t dissolve, they begin to gather together in the sewer causing a backlog. If this rubbish makes it through the sewer network, then it’s our rivers and seas and all that live in them that suffer. By thinking about what your flush down the toilet or pour down the sink, you will save on the cost of repairs and be looking after the natural world. For more information visit www.unitedutilities.com and search ‘Flush’. If you are thinking of leaving us... When you end your tenancy, there are a few things to remember to make it as smooth and stress-free as possible. Give us four weeks’ notice We must receive four weeks’ notice in writing. If we don’t receive this notice, you may be charged four weeks’ rent after leaving. Leave it empty and in good condition When you return your keys, the property needs to be completely empty of furniture. This includes curtains, carpets and any other floor coverings you have fitted, unless agreed with us. The garden must be clean and tidy, and the bins should be empty. If you leave any items in the property you will be charged for their removal. Put it back to standard We need to make sure properties meet a certain standard, so all alterations must be put back to how they were when you moved in e.g. internal doors with glass panels need to be removed. To avoid additional costs, follow these guidelines: • Return all keys to the matching locks at the property. • Any items left in the property should be agreed with us during your notice period. • Remove all furniture, belongings, fixtures and fittings before leaving the property, unless agreed with us. • Remove all floor coverings such as vinyl, carpets and laminate, including all carpet grippers, underlay and any associated trim, unless agreed with us before you leave. • Fridges left in the property are charged individually for removal because of the rules on disposing of them. You can contact Manchester City Council to arrange removal of unwanted furniture. This should be arranged at least 14 days before you vacate the property. Alternatively, you could donate these to charity. Make sure you do a final check Please thoroughly check your home before you return the keys as we will dispose of anything you leave. If you do not leave your home in good condition you will be charged the cost to put it right. 0330 355 1002 721
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Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS Green-fingered neighbours
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