New safety laws for landlords will come into force on 1st October 2022.  The new safety laws make it compulsory for all landlords to fit smoke alarms in rented homes, as well as offering protection against carbon monoxide poisoning.

From this date landlords must:

  • Ensure at least one smoke alarm is fitted on each floor of the home where there is a room used as a living accommodation. This has been a legal requirement in the private rented sector since 2015.
  • fit a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation which contains a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers).
  • Ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are repaired or replaced once informed and found that they are faulty.

the requirements are enforced by local authorities who can impose a fine of up to £5,000 where a landlord fails to comply with a remedial notice.

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