Browse Forums Rental Property 1 Jul 02, 2021 1:13 pm Hello everyone, I was just wondering about your strategy in having compliance test done for Smoke alarm and Electrical. My rental property (in VIC) doesn't have Gas connection so I'll leave that one out. The real estate agent recommended me to subscribe for Detector Inspector's annual safer home package. However, the compliance test requirement for electrical is for every 2 years and for the smoke alarm is every year. I just don't feel good about paying annual subscription and I'm thinking of getting them tested by separate qualified technician. What do you guys think and recommend? Will it end up being more expensive if I get separate technicians to do compliance test? Re: Smoke alarm and electrical compliance test on rental pro 2Jul 03, 2021 10:52 am 1. Inspection on both arranged through your Property Manager by one contractor. or 2. Separately engaging 2 seperate contractors yourself, both of whom will charge seperate call out fees, and end up costing you more for exactly the same outcome? Either way you can claim it as a deduction but if you have a Property Manager why not let them do it. Hi Building Expert, Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated, there is also a code of conduct for building surveyors which they need to follow as well. I am looking… 4 3760 For anyone that comes across this issue in the future - Just did what aussieta said and found a plumber to inspect it and sign off on it. Was difficult to find someone to… 3 7163 From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need… 3 5535 |