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Renting Flat: Caught fire
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There's different types of smoke detectors available. But if I was the OP I'd give the fire brigade fire safety man a call. He might advise some additional measures - or instal another smoke alarm for free.0
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.All workmen can be conjured out of thin air - it's called an emergency callout fee. Tell the agent you expect them to cover it, or that you will do it and deduct from rent...
An emergency call out fee will probably get you someone round, it doesnot mean it will be repaired.
Of course the other option is to call out any old handy man and get him to bodge it rather than wait for a qualified electrian who is fully booked because he is in demand.
OP you said the fire was in the utility room and the smoke alarm is in hallway, if you had any doors shut then it probably didn't trigger the smoke alarm as the smoke and fire where contained, hence why also you have not been affected by the smoke. Soot is an entirely different substance and will get everywhere including in the cupboards. Buy yourself a battery operated alarm and put it in with the boiler so you have some peace of mind.0 -
OP you said the fire was in the utility room and the smoke alarm is in hallway, if you had any doors shut then it probably didn't trigger the smoke alarm as the smoke and fire where contained, hence why also you have not been affected by the smoke.
This is precisely why smoke seals should not be fitted on fire doors to rooms which contain no detector.0 -
Amnesia180 wrote: »I seriously hope you people do not rent properties... that would be appalling service.
They should come round themselves and do it then!poppysarah wrote:...Contact local council for advice - the private rented sector team in housing should be able to help.
Maybe they'll get the Mayor to pop round this evening in all his regalia (and marigolds), if they can't get anyone else out
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Amnesia180 wrote: »I seriously hope you people do not rent properties... that would be appalling service.
They should come round themselves and do it then!
They are landlords...you can spot them a mile away by the way they answer all the query's......They think they are providing you a service.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:It is nice to see the value of your house going up'' Why ?
Unless you are planning to sell up and not live anywhere, I can;t see the advantage.
If you are planning to upsize the new house will cost more.
If you are planning to downsize your new house will cost more than it should
If you are trying to buy your first house its almost impossible.0
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