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7. BATTERIES AND SMOKE




          ALARMS






           Since 2006, smoke alarms                           What about Batteries in all

          have been mandatory in all                          other devices?

          homes and other shared

          accommodation buildings                             The tenant also agrees to replace

          where people sleep.                                 batteries as needed in all other
                                                              devices such as air conditioning

                                                              remotes, garage door openers, any

                                                              remotes supplied as a function of

                                                              operation within the property.



                                                              NOTE: Ensure all batteries are working
                                                              when you vacate a property to avoid

                                                              being charged the cost to replace
                                                              them.
          Landlords are required to install,

          maintain and repair smoke alarms.


          The tenant agrees not to remove or

          interfere with the operation of a

          smoke alarm installed on the

          residential premises unless they have

          a reasonable excuse to do so.  They
          also agree that it is the tenant’s

          responsibility to replace light globes

          for all smoke detectors on the


          residential premises.


          NOTE: Landlords have the right of
          access to rented premises to fit or

          maintain smoke alarms after giving
          the tenant at least 2 days’ notice.



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