landlord has got the fire alarms hook up to my meter

[colin01407]

Hi,

I hope someone can help me whith this. My landlord has hooked up the fire alarms and the lights and comunal lights to my pre pay meter for the last 11ys i have been banging my head about this for just as long.

I have been to every org to get an answer and all i get is not our prob. This must be Wrong.

If my meter runs out they do not work. so he is also putting the other 2 tenants at risque.

[stu007]

Hi colin

 

Does your tenancy agreement mention anything in it about the alarms and lights?

 

Is the landlord making a contribution to your pre payment meter bills at all?

 

Do you have any evidence that the alarms and lights and the communal lighting are wired into your meter?

[Conniff]

You are in an awkward position here. If you do anything unilaterally which he is unhappy with, he could find some excuse to get you out.

 

You could contact the fire brigade and ask their advice telling them that you often can't afford to put anything on your meter so the fire alarm is not active, and you also turn off your electricity at the main switch when you are away.

[mariner51]

Can OP confirm type of property ie a block of flats owned by single/several LL, a single property with ind let rooms, property shared by unrelated jount Ts? Is property a licensed HMO?

 

Hard wired fire/smoke alarms are only required in licensed HMOs I believe.

 

Conniff - OP could pay elec to inspect elec wiring, if alarms are connected to his meter, he cannot unilaterally decide to disconnect.

s21 Notice is a 'no fault' notice which can be served at anytime by LL.

[Conniff]

There is nothing to stop them disconnecting their supply when they go out the same as there can be no compulsion to keep a positive balance on the meter.

[colin01407]

hi

and thanks for your help.

It is a house 3 floors each floor split in to a flat.

only a comunal hall

front and back entry:|

[rebel11]

Hi Colin

 

Scroll down to :-

Fire safety standards

 

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/Privaterenting/Repairsandstandards/DG_189195

 

It might be an idea to speak to the Health and Safety Officer at your local council.

[pierceandco]

Hi Colin

 

Purely from a safety stance: Do the alarms have a battery backup in the event that the electric runs out?

 

Regards