Smoke Alarm Compliance: The Landlord Guide

W𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.

Our latest video highlights the importance of regularly checking smoke alarm expiration dates to ensure the safety of your tenants and your property. It could be the difference between life and death or even an insurance payout in the event of an emergency.

⚠️𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Smoke alarms are a legal requirement for all rental properties. Failing to comply can result in fines up to £5,000 and may invalidate your landlord insurance.⚠️

🛠️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼:

Check expiration dates on both battery-powered and hardwired alarms. You can find this date on the side of the alarm or inside the battery compartment.

Test your smoke alarms to ensure they’re functioning as they should. Most alarms are equipped with a test button—simply press it to check that the device is working properly. It’s quick, simple, and essential for protecting both your tenants and your property.

Make a log of every check for legal and safety purposes

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Why Choose NGU Homes?

At NGU Homes, we go the extra mile for our landlords. With every scheduled inspection, our team thoroughly checks and test smoke alarms, documenting it with photos for compliance. If any alarm needs replacing, our regional managers are fully equipped with new alarms, ensuring quick and efficient replacements.

Our focus is on keeping your property compliant and your tenants safe, proving we’re the experts you can rely on.

If you're currently with another agent and want to ensure top-tier compliance and service, switch to NGU Homes with ZERO transfer fees.

Unlike other agents, we take care of everything for you—all you need to do is give us the go-ahead, and we’ll handle the entire transfer process, including contacting your old agent and a welcome face to face appointment with your tenant.

For more information on how we can simplify property management for you, get in touch today!

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