Website and telephone payments Sunday 19 May
Our website and telephone payment systems are unavailable between 9am and 2pm on Sunday 19 May. You will not be able to pay for any council services on our website or over the phone during this time.
Landlords have to comply with regulations covering smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations mean landlords have a duty to ensure rented properties have:
Houses in multiple occupation, properties owned by registered social landlords and hostels are excluded as they are already covered by other legislation.
If a landlord does not fulfil their duties, we will serve a notice which sets out:
Action is required within 28 days or landlords can appeal the notice.
If a landlord fails to comply with the notice, we can arrange for an authorised person to install alarms. We will also impose a penalty charge on landlords who do not comply – which can be up to £5,000. This will cover the cost of carrying out the works.
If you have concerns regarding fire safety or carbon monoxide in a rented property, contact us.