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[Felix]

The smoke detector is stand alone and not connected to a fire board. The Who’s responsible booklet states that it is the owners responsibility.

The smoke detector was installed in all units about 5 yrs. ago by the OC.

This problem has arisen when the fire inspection firm came in to inspect all smoke detectors etc. and the change of batteries on everyones smoke detectors on their annual fire inspection.

Our detector was working perfectly fine and passed the inspection and the inspectors left.  Not long after they left, and I mean hours, the detector started beeping.  The problem was reported and the inspectors returned some days later.

They changed the smoke detector and then left.

At no time was I informed that it was our responsibility nor was I told that they were going to change the detector.  The cost was never mentioned nor was I given a choice nor was I presented with an invoice.

I thought the matter was closed.

A couple of months later I received an account from the Managing Agent for the replacement.

I told the Managing Agent that I didn’t think it was our responsibility and the problem was probably caused by the inspector dislodging something on the detector when changing the battery.  Remember there was nothing wrong with the detector before the inspection and it passed the inspection.

We then started to receive notices from the Managing Agent for late fees which were accumulating.

Your advice would be appreciated.

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