Fire Alarms In New Rented Property

[homedeeth]

Whos responsibility is it to provide/install fire alarms in a rented proprty when there aren't any there at the moment?

[sandyRoe]

I don't know who has responsibility to provide them but a tenant would be well advised to get a couple for their own peace of mind.

[emeritus]

Depends on the size of the property according to this

https://www.gov.uk/private-renting/your-landlords-safety-responsibilities

[mallyh]

the fire brigade maybe able to answer your question

[Johnnyboy10]

You could put battery operated ones in yourself for your own piece of mind, but if you want them run off the property power supply then the landlord has to get them done by a qualified electrician.

[boxtops]

I'd say the landlord

[EdmundD]

For the common parts it is the landlord. Landlord is required to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment on common parts annually and comply with its findings. The lessee would have responsibilty for ensuring for example there was a working smoke alarm inside the living accommodation. In his absence this would devolve to a tenant, I believe.

[Peter Pedant]

if it is a house you are renting - you are.

You might get a quote and then ask him if he wants to reimburse - he may.

This sort of detail should not be in the class of making or breaking the lease. If the lack of fire thingeys is just a sign you arent getting a good deal, then give notice and move....

[daffy654]

Ours was installed by the fire brigade for free, they gave us a fire safety survey and some good advice too :)

[tamborine]

Homes under the hammer have never mentioned all these regulations. Tis enough to put most landlords off lettings.

[sandyRoe]

Homes under the hammer never mention tenants who won't pay their rent or who trash the property, or both.

[Peter Pedant]

daffy that was because you had a fire down the road

they did one for me - and the rest of my tenants
one of whom I had to bellow thro the letter box - yes you DO want a free fire alarm....

You may recollect that Guy fawkes before last, a kid managed to blow his finger off on the very FIRST day of selling of fireworks - that was the fire that did it for us....

I am not suggesting that Home deeth should incinerate some little old lady....

[alBarlow]

Should be the landlords responsibility to ensure a thorough fire risk assessment is carried out and updated when needed - they can find themselves in serious legal trouble if properties aren't up to fire safety standards. Although, the following blog sheds some light on who does and doesn't need an FRA.

http://www.totalfireservicesltd.co.uk/blog/managing-director-darren-baird-answers-3-big-questions-landlord-zone/