Communal areas
Shared areas such as stairwells, corridors and landings are part of your escape route if there's a fire and must be kept clear.
Keep all of your belongings inside your home, including bags of waste, buggies, bikes and shoes
Never store gas cylinders or any other flammable substances in communal areas or inside your home – they are an ignition source and can explode if exposed to heat or fire
Only smoke inside your home because smoking is illegal in communal areas
Find out how to dispose of or donate your unwanted furniture or mattresses, on Tower Hamlets Council’s website, so there’s no need to leave them in communal areas