Tenant advice: Spot the signs - Total Landlord Insurance

To help you look after your rented home (and to help ensure a trouble-free relationship with your landlord) this winter, we have designed a series of useful advice sheets. Each one will focus on a specific winter topic and will contain tips and practical information that you can download and print.

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Spot the signs: How to protect your home from burglary

Download our advice on how to protect your home from burglary.

In this free advice sheet you’ll find:

• Steps you can take to help secure your home
• Top tips on what to do if your home will be unoccupied for a long period of time
• Advice on when to let your landlord know you will be away

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Spot the signs: Preparing your boiler

Download our advice on how to help prepare the boiler in your property for winter.

In this free advice sheet you’ll find:

• Tips to prepare your boiler ready for winter
• Signs to look out for and when to contact your landlord
• How to use the thermostat

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Spot the signs: How to prevent burst pipes

Download our advice on how to prevent burst pipes in your home.

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In this free advice sheet you’ll find:

• Tips to prevent pipes from bursting
• Steps to take if a burst pipe occurs
• Location of the stopcock in your home

Spot the signs: Essential fire safety tips

Download our advice on how to reduce the risk of fire in your home.

In this free advice sheet you’ll find:

• Tips on how to prevent electrical fires
• Fire safety issues to spot in the kitchen
• How to prepare in case of an emergency

Spot the signs: How to prevent damp, mould and condensation

Download our advice to assist you in identifying and managing the effect of damp, mould and condensation.

In this free advice sheet you’ll find out:

• The main causes of condensation
• Practical tips to reduce condensation in your home
• How to spot the signs of damp

Spot the signs: How to protect your home from severe weather

Download our tips on how to reduce the likelihood of damage to your property in the event of severe weather.

In this free advice sheet you’ll find out:

• How to prepare for severe winter weather
• Tips on how to reduce the likelihood of damage in the event of severe weather
• What to do in the event of frozen pipes to help prevent further damage

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