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Ceiling-mounted smoke alarm in a plain upstairs hallway of a terraced house

Rules and permits25 Oct 2026

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in Exeter lettings

Landlords letting an Exeter home must fit smoke alarms and, where fixed combustion appliances are present, carbon monoxide alarms, and check them when a tenancy begins. This guide sets out the duties and how to meet them.

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Printed inspection report held beside a smoke alarm in a rented living room

Rules and permits15 Oct 2026

Landlord electrical safety rules for Exeter lettings

Landlords letting homes in Exeter must meet the 2020 Regulations for private rented homes in England. This guide explains the inspection interval, the reports owed to tenants and council, remedial deadlines, enforcement and the alarm duties that run alongside them.

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Wall-mounted electric vehicle charging unit beside a terraced house front door

Rules and permits28 Sept 2026

Smart charge point rules for Exeter home EV chargers

The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 set requirements for home chargers, including smart functions, off-peak defaults and a randomised delay. This guide explains what each rule means before you buy or install.

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