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'Tenants Smoke Alarm Letter' (TSAL) | QLD Samples
Sent to the Landlord via the Property Manager
(Note: Property Manager's are obliged to forward all landlord's correspondence)
TSAL QLD Sample - Sent to the Landlord Via the Property Manager
Note: Words in green italics are from information provided by the tenant
Date TSAL requested
To: The Landlord
c/- The Property Manager:
Jane Doe Reality
Ms Jane Doe
From: The Tenant
Mr John Doe
Unit 1, 25 Standard Street
Brisbane
4000
Dear Landlord
Ionisation Smoke Alarms - Life-Safety Concerns
This letter has been generated with assistance from the World Fire Safety Foundation at my request.
I, Mr John Doe am writing to you care of my property manager regarding concerns with the proper protection of your property and the safety of my family.
Information from the Queensland Fire & Emergency Service (QFES) has highlighted a serious life-safety issue with the ionisation type of smoke alarm in my home. Queensland’s Residential Tenant’s Authority (RTA) says tenants must advise their property owner if there is any issue with their smoke alarms:
www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/rta
At least one of the smoke alarms in my home is an ionisation type. The Australasian Fire & Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) is the peak representative body for all Australian and New Zealand Fire Brigades. The former President of AFAC, Commissioner Greg Mullins, and other experts have warned that ionisation smoke alarms should be banned. Please watch these two TV News reports warning about ionisation alarms (less than 4 minutes): www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/home.html#tat
I am aware that Queensland’s photoelectric-only smoke alarm legislation that was introduced on 1 January 2017 does not legally require rental property compliance until 1 Jan 2022. However, Queensland Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) is recommending installing photoelectric smoke alarms as soon as possible and the price of them has dropped considerably:
www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/cost
Therefore, I respectfully ask that you please install photoelectric alarms in your property as soon as you are able to, so your home and my family are properly protected.
Please let me know what you plan to do.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Mr John Doe
TSAL QLD Sample - Sent Directly to the Landlord
Note: Words in green italics are from information provided by the Tenant
Date TSAL requested
To: My Landlord
Mr John Smith
Mr John Smith's Address
From: Your Tenant
Mr John Doe
Unit 1, 25 Standard Street
Brisbane
4000
Dear John Smith
Ionisation Smoke Alarms - Life-Safety Concerns
This letter has been generated with assistance from the World Fire Safety Foundation at my request.
I am writing to you regarding concerns with the proper protection of your property and the safety of my family.
Information from the Queensland Fire & Emergency Service (QFES) has highlighted a serious life-safety issue with the ionisation type of smoke alarm in my home. Queensland’s Residential Tenant’s Authority (RTA) says tenants must advise their property owner if there is any issue with their smoke alarms:
www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/rta
At least one of the smoke alarms in my home is an ionisation type. The Australasian Fire & Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) is the peak representative body for all Australian and New Zealand Fire Brigades. The former President of AFAC, Commissioner Greg Mullins, and other experts have warned that ionisation smoke alarms should be banned. Please watch these two TV News reports warning about ionisation alarms (less than 4 minutes): www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/home.html#tat
I am aware that Queensland’s photoelectric-only smoke alarm legislation that was introduced on 1 January 2017 does not legally require rental property compliance until 1 Jan 2022. However, the Queensland Fire & Emergency Service (QFES) is recommending installing photoelectric smoke alarms as soon as possible and the price of them has dropped considerably: www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/cost
Therefore, I respectfully ask that you please install photoelectric alarms in your property as soon as you are able to, so your home and my family are properly protected.
Please let me know what you plan to do.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Mr John Doe
TSAL QLD Sample (and covering letter) Sent Directly to the Tenant
Note: 1. Words in green italics are from information provided by the Tenant
2. This covers the TSAL sent to either the Property Manager or directly to the Landlord
Date TSAL requested
Dear {Tenants Name},
Thank you for authorising the World Fire Safety Foundation to send your request for photoelectric smoke alarms (see below) to your Property Manager/Landlord:
=== Start of Tenant's Smoke Alarm Letter ===
Date of request
To: The Landlord
Mr John Smith
c/- The Property Manager:
(Property Manager's name if applicable)
From: The Tenant
Mr John Doe
Unit 1, 25 Standard Street
Brisbane
4000
Dear Mr John Smith
Ionisation Smoke Alarms - Life-Safety Concerns
This letter has been generated with assistance from the World Fire Safety Foundation at my request.
I, Mr John Doe am writing to you care of my property manager regarding concerns with the proper protection of your property and the safety of my family.
Information from the Queensland Fire & Emergency Service (QFES) has highlighted a serious life-safety issue with the ionisation type of smoke alarm in my home. Queensland’s Residential Tenant’s Authority (RTA) says tenants must advise their property owner if there is any issue with their smoke alarms:
www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/rta
At least one of the smoke alarms in my home is an ionisation type. The Australasian Fire & Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) is the peak representative body for all Australian and New Zealand Fire Brigades. The former President of AFAC, Commissioner Greg Mullins, and other experts have warned that ionisation smoke alarms should be banned. Please watch these two TV News reports warning about ionisation alarms (less than 4 minutes): www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/home.html#tat
I am aware that Queensland’s photoelectric-only smoke alarm legislation that was introduced on 1 January 2017 does not legally require rental properties compliance until 1 Jan 2022. However, the Queensland Fire & Emergency Service (QFES) is recommending installing photoelectric alarms as soon as possible and the price of them has dropped dramatically: www.TenantsLivesMatter.org/cost
Therefore, I respectfully ask that you please install photoelectric alarms in your property as soon as you are able to, so your home and my family are properly protected.
Please let me know what you plan to do.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Mr John Doe
=== End of Tenant's Smoke Alarm Letter ===
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