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Residential Tenancy (Smoke Alarms) Regulations 2022
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18 Defective smoke alarms
(1) For the purposes of section 36D(1) of the Act, the owner of tenanted premises must replace any smoke alarm on the premises as soon as practicable after becoming aware that the alarm is not functioning effectively.
(2) A repair includes replacing a back-up battery or an alternative power source.