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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022: guidance for landlords and tenants

Updated guidance for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rented sectors.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 4 September 2015
• Last updated: 29 July 2022 — See all updates

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022: guidance for landlords and tenants

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The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Regulations have been updated for the social rented and private rented sectors.

The government has introduced new requirements on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the social rented sector and new requirements on carbon monoxide alarms in the private rented sector, which come into force on 1 October 2022.

This guidance document provides advice for landlords and tenants on the regulations.

Published 4 September 2015
Last updated 29 July 2022 + show all updates

1. 29 July 2022

   Guidance updated to reflect new requirements on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the social rented sector and new requirements on carbon monoxide alarms in the private rented sector, which come into force on 1 October 2022.

2. 4 September 2015

   First published.