Safety

We are committed to ensuring you are safe in your homes

Your safety and that of your home is one of our key priorities.

To help you understand more about key safety topics, we've put some information together. Simply click on any of them below to find out more.

We work hard to ensure your homes are as safe as possible and we're proud of our compliance levels within the six areas below:

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Safety

Asbestos

Damp, condensation and mould

Electrical safety

Fire safety

Flats and high rise buildings

Gas, carbon monoxide or other leaks

Gas safety

Legionella