Guest Caroline Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I have recently moved into a self contained ground floor flat in a Victorian house converted into flats in the 70s. Flats 2 and 3 have their own passageway and front door with communal area behind. I cannot access this area as I am disabled but also because there is nothing of mine there. There are three flat owners who share the freehold and leasehold. The top two flats are rented out. Flat 2 may be an hMO put in place before I arrived contravening the lease and which was hidden from me before I bought my flat. The council are saying we are all responsible to put in a joined alarm system . Is this my responsibility or that of the landlords? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 You need to find out which legislation is being enforced, is it The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or the The Housing Act 2004 and why. I would contact a solicitor specialising in fire safety, but depending on the terms of your lease you could be required to contribute to the cost of such work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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