Safety Rules for Tenants to Abide By
All persons renting a home or apartment should abide by general safety rules. These include keeping heating vents and elements clear, checking smoke detectors regularly and locking all doors and windows before leaving the home. These rules protect the tenants, the landlord, the property and tenants' possessions. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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Fire is the leading cause of property loss after flood damage. Tenants can't always avoid flood damage, but they can often prevent fire damage by observing safety rules. They can often avoid theft by locking windows and doors before leaving the home.
Benefits
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By following general safety rules you will protect your home, possessions and life. Nonfunctioning safety equipment is responsible for deaths that could easily be prevented.
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Other Considerations
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As a tenant, you have the right to live in a safe building. Your landlord is legally obliged to repair faulty or unsafe fire escapes. Similarly, your landlord must repair unstable stairs and roofs.
Health Considerations
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Never allow garbage or trash to pile up near your home. Garbage, especially food, attracts rodents and cockroaches. Remove garbage weekly to prevent attracting vermin.
Other Safety Tips
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Always shovel snow from walkways directly in front of your home. Laws in many states require this. You may be liable for injuries caused by your failure to abide by these laws. Never rake or blow leaves from your lawn into the street, as this can cause auto accidents for which you may be liable for injuries or damage.
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