Rules on landlord's requirement to provide window restrictors?

Pabboo

Does a landlord have to provide window restricors on first floor windows?

We have an almost 3 year old and our windows can be opened fully with no way of restricting them. I am terrified he will climb onto the window sill with a dressing table stool or similar and climb out....:eek:

Does our landlord have to provide a safe restrictor for the windows, or should I be allowed to put them on myself?

Thanks

BitterAndTwisted

Talk to your landlord about whether they are willing to have them installed, or maybe share the cost with you.

You really should have considered this issue when viewing the property.

pmlindyloo

There is no legal requirement to fit window restrictors although a good landord would wish to make his/her property safe for a young child.

You will need to negotiate with the LL about this as there are no doubt fire safety regs that mean the window must be wide enough for escape if there was a fire.

This is easily sorted by fixing window restrictors which can be operated by a key to allow full access.

They are relatively cheap. See here for examples:

http://www.handlestore.com/category/Window-Restrictors/0/?gclid=CIP3sOCNq7ECFUVTfAodth0ANQ

You must get your LLs permission in writing for this.

Pabboo

Thanks for your answers

bashful_lass

no legal requirement