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<p>The Government has taken steps to protect tenants in the private rented sector
from death and injury arising from carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes.</p><p>Since
October 2015, private rented sector landlords are required to have a carbon monoxide
alarm in any room used as living accommodation where a solid fuel burning appliance
is used, as these appliances have the highest risk of accidental poisoning. The landlord
must make sure that these alarms are in working order at the start of each new tenancy.</p><p>In
addition, the gas safety regulations require landlords to maintain gas systems in
a safe condition and carry out annual gas safety checks.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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