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Short answer - no. It would contradict the standard terms from the tenancy authority and be invalid and unenforceable.

Agree with Priscilla. Also - in QLD, the smoke alarms must always comply with Current legislation. So unlike 1970s low handrails and other building code niggles, every time you advertise the property for rent, you must ensure that they are always up to code. If you would now be required...

ozsupra - The "insurance" factor is just about having someone else to blame. If your property burns and your landlord insurance company comes knocking on your door, demanding evidence that you have been compliant with the smoke detector legislation, then you get to point the finger at Smoke...

Pay to have it tested. I pay Smoke Alarm Solutions to have mine tested, and also insist on it for our clients. If they want to do it themselves we force them to sign a statement of liability drawn up by our solicitors to absolve us of any liability. As someone on here mentioned, the...