Here, you will find useful help pages covering a number of topics, from how to read a gas meter to finding your rent schedule, and from tips on how best to use a washer/dryer to what to do when your electrics ‘trip’.
How to’s and Useful Information
- Reporting Maintenance (Essential)
- Get the most from your combination washer/dryer (Useful)
- How to read an electric, gas, or water meter (Useful)
- Bin days and what goes into each type of bin (brown and green) (Essential)
- How to find out about my rent payments: How much, and how to pay (Useful)
- Antisocial behaviour (Essential)
- Choosing the best, most practical, student home (Useful)
- Keeping your home clean and tidy (with help from Active Cleaning) (Useful)
- Securing good contents insurance (Essential)
- Parking in and around the centre of Plymouth (Useful)
- Local shops, hairdressers and other establishments (Useful)
Maintenance – Self Help
- Smell Gas? (Important)
- In case of an emergency (Useful)
- No hot water or heating (Useful)
- Showers draining slowly, or not at all (Essential)
- What to do about Internet connection issues (Useful)
- What causes the electrics to ‘trip’ and how to fix it (Useful)
- Dealing with mould (Useful)
Further information
If you would like further information on any of the topics discussed, please do get in touch.