Matt... surely you can understand the landlords frustration here.
Smoke alarms are hardly highly complicated equipment. They sell them at Bunnings for $7.90 and there are simple how to guides on how to install them...
Yes, it's a load of BS. Check previous threads.
I love how they say they 'are not qualified to check the smoke alarms'.
Last time I was at school I can't remember seeing any courses on getting your 'Smoke Alarm Tester's' qualification.