A new book for tenants

People who live in government housing now have a handy new guide to taking care of their homes.

Housing Minister Peter Kilabuk has published a book, called A Tenant’s Handbook: You and Your Home.

The illustrated booklet, printed in English and Inuktitut, explains everything from basic maintenance and responsibilities to fire safety and how to look after appliances. There is also a “troubleshooting” section, and a place to list local emergency telephone numbers.

On the first page, the book also explains how much it costs to run a home. Throughout the book, there are energy savings tips and advice on how to avoid damage.