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• Locate the main breaker and water valve

  Locate utility controls and identify someone qualified to help.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Install and test smoke alarms

  Check alarm placement and test it according to its instructions.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check power strips and outlets

  Look for visible damage and stop using suspect connections.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Keep a small home tool kit

  Choose familiar tools and store them securely.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Store household chemicals securely

  Keep chemicals in original containers and away from children and pets.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Keep ventilation routes usable

  Check ventilation openings and account for outdoor air conditions.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Clear a route for household mobility needs

  Ask the route user and clear obstacles to practical movement.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Choose a parcel drop-off arrangement

  Choose a delivery arrangement that does not expose private areas.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Schedule a water-heater safety check

  Record the model and service history and arrange a qualified check.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Review gas equipment instructions

  Locate the manual and arrange qualified assessment of gas-equipment concerns.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Review a wall shelf’s installation

  Check stored items against instructions and report suspect fixings.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Stop using a suspect appliance

  Stop using an abnormal appliance and request service assessment.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check accessible drain covers

  Check accessible drain covers and visible drainage concerns.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check slippery bathroom areas

  Identify slippery areas and choose a correction without new trip hazards.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Record utility meters at handover

  Confirm meter identifiers and opening readings at handover.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Assess mold and moisture concerns

  Record moisture concerns and arrange source repair and mold assessment.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Record household leaks

  Record leaks and arrange repairs with the responsible person.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Arrange a check of grab rails

  Arrange inspection of loose rails or suspect fixings.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check door and window locks

  Check everyday locks and record faults.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Review household pest management

  Start with food access and entry points before choosing labelled products.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Agree who holds a spare key

  Identify spare-key holders and a return arrangement.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Prioritize home repairs

  Separate potentially hazardous faults from cosmetic work.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Make a home-repair contact list

  Keep relevant caretaker and repair-service contacts.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Document a room before moving in

  Record a room’s condition and share noted issues before moving in.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Improve walkway lighting

  Identify dark spots and arrange lighting along necessary routes.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Arrange a suitable fire extinguisher

  Choose an extinguisher with qualified advice and keep it accessible.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Secure furniture against tipping

  Arrange appropriate anchoring for furniture that could tip.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Clean an air conditioner’s washable filter

  Identify the filter type and perform only permitted maintenance.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Read accommodation rules and repair procedures

  Review documented responsibilities and the repair-reporting route.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Find safe-stop instructions for an appliance

  Find the safe-stop instructions for the appliance you own.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified