2006-11-28 05:16:40 · 18 answers · asked by KA 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They are bound by law to ensure that their property is a safe place in which to reside. However smoke alarms are cheap and easy to install. You could do this and ask your landlord to reimburse you. He may not want to face a county court if you chase him for expenditure which you considered vital for your safety. He can not evict you without a court order so do not be afraid to take action. If your landlord was doing his job, these actions would be unneccessary.
2006-11-28 06:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by breedgemh_101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK it is the responsibility of a landlord to ensure that smoke alarms are fitted, that new smoke alarms are connected to the power system and fuse box. That they are tested annually by a suitably qualified person. It is not the landlords responsibility to provide new batteries (for the back up). Its also a landlord responsibility that ALL gas appliances are tested annually by a CORGI registered gas installer.... who checks for leaks and CO2. An annual check on electrical installations by an NIC EIC certified person should also be done by landlords... and after any new electrical installation.
2006-11-28 05:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by Boring Old Fart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure it may be your landlords responsibility to fit smoke alarms, but I wouldn't bet my life on it. £20
will get you a pair of smoke alarms if you need to fit them your self. You can always take them with you when you leave.
2006-11-28 05:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by Trixie Bordello 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-28 05:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-28 05:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
regrettably, it relies upon on the community regulations of your city, in certain situations even the state itself. Many localities do have it as a regulation, as carry out a touch states, in spite of the indisputable fact that, many do not positioned the onus on the owner (you'll imagine which may be the case). in spite of the indisputable fact that, that's, considering, i have self belief 1987 a federal regulation to have a minimum of one smoke detector on each and every floor of your position. besides, the hearth Marshal must have inspected any and all houses on your community and compelled the problem with the owner with the help of now. even although that you'll be able to nicely be a renter, you may favor to move out and purchase one immediately away and seem into the regulation later. If it appears that evidently your landlord is legally to blame, you may carry him the reciept (shop a reproduction for your self) and ask him to reimburse you for it. That, or you ought to ask him/her for one?
2016-11-27 19:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Your landlord is responsible for all health and safety issues.
2006-11-28 05:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by Dancing Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Installed yes,batteries supplied,no.
2006-11-28 05:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by halfbright 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the landlord must ensure the flat is safe to live in
2006-11-28 05:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by rfc_1st_to_50 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Unless it specifies otherwise in your lease. Or if your state has lax laws about tennant's rights.
2006-11-28 05:20:21 · answer #10 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋