Hello,
Hope this is in the right place.
We have just started renting a ground floor flat with our own entrance, we have recently discovered that the landlord is only the leaseholder.
Last night we set the fire alarm off by cooking, the alarm would not stop even though the lady above has a key to switch it off but the alarm system said fire - there was no fire and not excessive smoke/steam.
The freeholder had to come round and switch it off, he also said he is bringing in a fine if the fire alarms are set off - £30 between 9-5, £40 between 5-12 and after midnight £60.
After reading our contract there is nothing that states extra charges for the fire alarm, the only thing which they could try to suggest is charges for the misuse of the property but cooking is not misuse.
The freeholder also said we should close the door when we have a bath or shower as the steam can set the fire alarm off! This seems ridiculous.
Be grateful if anyone knows of our rights?
Is the freeholder able to get away with this?
Is our landlord liable?
Many thanks.
Sarah
Hope this is in the right place.
We have just started renting a ground floor flat with our own entrance, we have recently discovered that the landlord is only the leaseholder.
Last night we set the fire alarm off by cooking, the alarm would not stop even though the lady above has a key to switch it off but the alarm system said fire - there was no fire and not excessive smoke/steam.
The freeholder had to come round and switch it off, he also said he is bringing in a fine if the fire alarms are set off - £30 between 9-5, £40 between 5-12 and after midnight £60.
After reading our contract there is nothing that states extra charges for the fire alarm, the only thing which they could try to suggest is charges for the misuse of the property but cooking is not misuse.
The freeholder also said we should close the door when we have a bath or shower as the steam can set the fire alarm off! This seems ridiculous.
Be grateful if anyone knows of our rights?
Is the freeholder able to get away with this?
Is our landlord liable?
Many thanks.
Sarah