Safety & Security

Insurance

You are responsible for insuring the contents of your home.

You are responsible for any loss or damage to your home through theft, fire, flooding or accident.

We advise you to take out home insurance to cover:

• Furniture and fittings
• Personal belongings
• Clothes
• Food and drink
• Jewellery and other valuables
• Rented equipment, such as televisions

It is important to insure things for their full value.

Comprehensive house insurance will also include third party cover if someone claims against you. For example, if you left a tap running and flooded your neighbours flat, you could be liable for any damage.

ISLINGTON COUNCIL STRONGLY ADVISES ALL TENANTS TO TAKE OUT HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS INSURANCE

You can do this either through the Council’s scheme or making your own private arrangements.

The council provides a special insurance service available only to council tenants (and right to buy leaseholders) providing peace of mind for a reasonable cost.

If you would like more information or a leaflet or proposal form contact the Tenants Insurance Scheme on free phone number 0800 917 3243 or write to them at 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR.

If you decide to make private arrangements insurance companies or the British Insurance Association can advise you. It is worth shopping around to find the best deal.

Homes for Islington and our constructors follow safety guidelines and the Considerate Constructors Scheme.