Allen Realty's Smoke Alarm Compliance Programme Protects Landords, Their Property And Their Tenants

As part of their duty of care to their landlords and tenants, the property management team at Allen Realty believe that the need for working smoke alarms in residential properties is essential for all property owners.

According to the New Zealand Fire Service, almost 90 per cent of fire fatalities in 2014 were in rental properties. These tragic statistics led the NZ Fire Service to call for compulsory smoke alarms in rental properties at the end of last year. While new homes or those being substantially renovated are required to have smoke alarms, it is not compulsory in most New Zealand homes. However increasing obligations under the Building Act suggest that it would be prudent to install smoke alarms in all residential properties.

Allen Realty offers their clients a comprehensive solution to smoke alarm installation and maintenance. This aims to protect landlords, their property and their tenants. This consists of a 12 month programme which includes visiting the property and installing as many free alarms as are required to make the property safe and compliant.

Landlords who take up this service can expect a detailed inspection of their rental property, service of existing smoke alarms, as well as alterations or installation of any additional alarms to ensure their property and its occupants remain protected and safe. The property is also revisited at the beginning of every new tenancy during the 12 months and batteries replaced if required, in addition to each annual visit, at no extra charge.

As one of the premier Auckland property managements specialists, Allen Realty feel it is important to have a system in place to ensure their landlords’ asset is protected. For anyone who would like to register for this service, please email info@allenrealty.co.nz, and arrange the first inspection.

For further information on Allen Realty’s services, please visit the website at http://www.allenrealty.co.nz.