I'e received the similar letter from my PM for property in Vic.
It states that The REIV and Building Commission have identified it is the landlord’s responsibility to maintain smoke alarms in residential rental properties.
By law, every house must have:
• smoke alarms fitted in accordance with the Building Regulations
• smoke alarms correctly cleaned and tested at least once a year
• smoke alarm batteries replaced at least once a year, and
• smoke alarms replaced every ten years as identified by expiry dates on the unit.
It also says that for $77 contractor will clean,test,replace batteries, put alarm in right location (where possible)...if new smoke detector is required extra
charges apply. is there any rule in VIC that states that where smoke alarm needs to be & wat is the right location? (outside of bedroom?)....
If i decided not to use this service then it is my responsibility to provide PM with appropriate documentation annually stating when alarms have been maintained,
by whom and what has been done during the service. is this mandatory? can any PM from VIC confirm pls....?
On the other hand... I've reviewed my tenancy agrrement which has dedicated section of 'smoke alarms'...it states landlord must conduct regular checks if instructions
given by landlord/agent or their contractor....the tenant must replace batteries....
so I am thinking to arrange contractor to go out for this year only, request them to provide instruction for testing smoke alarms to tenant
(which they've agreed as per agreement)...find out the location and expiry date of unit....then ask tenant to take care of it frm there......does this sound legit?
It states that The REIV and Building Commission have identified it is the landlord’s responsibility to maintain smoke alarms in residential rental properties.
By law, every house must have:
• smoke alarms fitted in accordance with the Building Regulations
• smoke alarms correctly cleaned and tested at least once a year
• smoke alarm batteries replaced at least once a year, and
• smoke alarms replaced every ten years as identified by expiry dates on the unit.
It also says that for $77 contractor will clean,test,replace batteries, put alarm in right location (where possible)...if new smoke detector is required extra
charges apply. is there any rule in VIC that states that where smoke alarm needs to be & wat is the right location? (outside of bedroom?)....
If i decided not to use this service then it is my responsibility to provide PM with appropriate documentation annually stating when alarms have been maintained,
by whom and what has been done during the service. is this mandatory? can any PM from VIC confirm pls....?
On the other hand... I've reviewed my tenancy agrrement which has dedicated section of 'smoke alarms'...it states landlord must conduct regular checks if instructions
given by landlord/agent or their contractor....the tenant must replace batteries....
so I am thinking to arrange contractor to go out for this year only, request them to provide instruction for testing smoke alarms to tenant
(which they've agreed as per agreement)...find out the location and expiry date of unit....then ask tenant to take care of it frm there......does this sound legit?