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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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