Hello Katherine,
If your accommodation consists of flats in a building with more than one floor, you are legally required to install fire alarm systems in both the individual residences and communal areas.
In our case, we have single-story bungalows with direct outdoor access and no shared spaces. Initially, we asked residents to monitor and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms, but we encountered the same issues you’re facing. Now, we supply the smoke alarms ourselves and include regular checks as part of our ongoing fire risk assessments.
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Lana