Moving in check list Take meter readings for utilities Give the readings to your accommodation provider and the utility companies, if you are organising your own bills. You don’t want to paying for the previous tenant’s bills! Avoid costly estimated bills by taking monthly meter readings. Add all tenants names to the utilities accounts If you are paying for your bills direct to the utility companies, ask for all tenants’ to be named on the utilities accounts. Find out how to turn off the gas & where the electric fuse board is It’s important that you know this just in case of an emergency and if the electric fuse trips. Find out where the stopcock is This is the mains water tap and is the off switch for all the water in your home and is usually under the kitchen sink - check with your provider. If a water pipe bursts you need to know how to switch it off. Check the inventory This a list of the condition of furniture, fixtures/fittings, usually supplied by the accommodation provider. Check it, make amends and return it together with photos of any disrepair or damage, however minor. If one isn’t provided you can produce your own. Read the boiler & appliance manuals Find out how to work everything, as you don’t want to cause any damage. If the manuals are missing, ask the accommodation provider for a copy. TV licence You must have one to watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV or live on an online TV service. Fire safety Plan an escape route and a backup route. Make sure exits are always kept clear and keys are where they can be easily found, but not left in doors as this can attract burglars. 9
10 Publizr Home