Smoke alarms
Landlords must provide you, the tenant, with smoke alarms, but you are responsible for making sure they continue to work after the initial test.
We advise you to:
- Test your smoke alarms at least once a month
- Check if any of the smoke alarms have any one-year batteries and if they do, change them once a year
- Only take the batteries out when you need to replace them
If you are a landlord, visit our landlords responsibilities explained page for more information about you legal requirements
Specialist alarms are available if you are hard of hearing or have sight loss.
Read more on our smoke alarms page.
Concerns about the safety of your rented accommodation
If you are worried your landlord is not doing enough to ensure your safety, you should talk to them about your concerns.
If after speaking to your landlord you are not happy with the safety of your home, you can contact your local authority or raise a concern with us.
You should also follow our fire safety at home advice to help keep you, your home and your loved ones safe.
If you live in a flat, there are more risks that you need to be aware of, find out more in High-Rise Buildings.
Complete our free online Home Fire Safety Check for personalised fire safety advice unique to you and your home.