Your responsibilities as a tenant living in a high rise building

We all have a part to play in making sure that everyone is safe in your building.

It is your responsibility to:

• be careful in your own flat around safety, keeping any escape routes clear
• let us know if your circumstances change and you need help to evacuate in an emergency
• check your smoke detectors are working once a month
• keep the area outside your flat clear of belongings or rubbish
• keep communal areas clear
• use the bin chutes to dispose of rubbish safely
• throw away large items responsibly. Speak to your Housing Response Officers if you need advice
• keep the bin chutes clear. Do not block them with items including cardboard, toys or mattresses
• keep fire doors closed at all times
• let us or our contractors into your home to carry out necessary safety checks
• report any issues to us, particularly around fire safety