PART IIN.I.OBLIGATIONS OF LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

Repair and maintenanceN.I.

[F1Landlord’s duties: fire, smoke and carbon monoxide alarmsN.I.

11B.—(1) The landlord under a private tenancy must keep in repair and in proper working order—

(a)sufficient appliances for detecting fire or smoke, and for giving warning in the event that they are detected, and

(b)sufficient appliances for detecting whether carbon monoxide is present at levels that are harmful to people, and for giving warning if it is.

(2) The Department may by regulations set minimum standards for the purpose of determining whether the duties under paragraph (1) have been complied with.

(3) The standards that may be set under paragraph (2) include standards as to the number, type and condition of appliances that should be installed in circumstances specified in the regulations.

(4) A landlord who fails to comply with a duty under paragraph (1) is guilty of an offence under this Order.]

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