The Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 stipulated that smoke alarms must be installed by October 1, while landlords are also required to put a carbon monoxide alarm in any room where solid fuel is burnt.
David Cox, managing director, Association of Residential Letting Agents, said: “We are entirely supportive of the aims of the regulation, but have recommended that the government has implemented too strict a timeframe for this.
“However, despite our calls to reconsider the timeframe, following final scrutiny of the measures a few weeks ago, the deadline was not extended and landlords must comply by tomorrow.
“For those who have not yet fitted smoke alarms, we urge them to do all they can today to ensure that their properties comply with the new regulations that come into play.”
