The e-1132 system will confirm the allocation and details of SFA, and you can then book a Move In date and time via the same system. It should take no more than an hour and must take place during working hours, but if you cannot attend you can officially nominate someone as a proxy to attend on your behalf. This can be one of your family members, a spouse/civil partner/partner or another serving person.
On the day of your move in, your Housing Officer will meet you at your home and show you where everything is. They will work with you to complete the digital Move In Form to record any important information, such as any faults found and the action taken to resolve them, meter readings, details of recent safety inspections and your contact details.
A second follow-up visit will be booked for approximately 14 days later. Together with your Housing Officer you will complete a 14 Day Observation Form to record any observations or snags you may have come across.
Insurance Due to the Licence to Occupy Agreement, traditional home insurance policies do not cover the potential liability you may have to DIO Accommodation for any claims. You must therefore follow a different route to ensure you are fully covered and will need to arrange your own home liability insurance cover up to a minimum of £20,000.
The Services Insurance and Investment Advisory Panel (SIIAP) provides details of a number of insurance providers who can organise policies that have been designed specifically for SFA.
JSP 464, Vol.1, Part 1, Chapter 6 provides further detail about Rules and Conditions of Occupation including the keeping of pets, grounds maintenance, business/commercial activity in SFA, payment for damage, interior/exterior decoration, and minor adaptations such as garden sheds and satellite dishes.
