Welcome to Be Legal Property Compliance, your dedicated partner in ensuring the safety and compliance of your property.
At Be Legal, we are committed to keeping people safer in their homes.
Our unwavering dedication to safety sits at the heart of everything we do.
About Be Legal Property Compliance Services
With over 15 years of experience, Be Legal Property Compliance Services has been serving property owners in Brisbane and its surrounding suburbs. We specialize in smoke alarm installations and ongoing service contracts, as well as pool and corded blind compliance services. Our services are primarily offered in collaboration with property managers, making us a trusted name in the industry.
Our Smoke Alarm Inspections Include:
- Servicing and maintenance of all Smoke Alarms.
- Operational testing of all smoke alarms.
- Battery Testing and Free Battery Replacement as required.
- Ensure alarms are compliant with Australian Standard 3786:2014.
- Identifying a Safety Switch is present at the property.
- Cleaning of smoke alarms with canned air.
- Compliance Statement/Inspection Report sent within 24 hours.
- We issue an entry notice (Form 9) to the tenant to ensure legal access under the Residential Tenancies & Rooming
Complying with pool safety legislation can be complex, but Be Legal is here to help. Here’s why you can trust us:
- Our licensed pool safety inspectors provide comprehensive reports on compliance and recommend necessary repairs.
- We issue an entry notice (Form 9) to the tenant to ensure legal access under the Residential Tenancies & Rooming Accommodation Act
- Our pre-inspection checklist is available upon request for property owners or managers.
Due to the complexity of this legislation, rental property owners are encouraged to engage the services of a professional property compliance company. Here’s how Be Legal can help:
- A trained Be Legal technician will visit your property to ensure compliance with national legislation.
- A compliance report is issued, providing physical proof that all windows at the property have been checked.
- This report may be crucial when processing insurance claims or demonstrating a duty of care.
Corded Blinds Installation
In response to the threat posed by cords and hanging window furnishings, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) introduced a national mandatory installation standard in 2015 to minimize the risk of harm. Our technician will install tensioning devices such as cord guides or cleats and warning labels on all blinds.
Having just one safety switch may not be sufficient to protect tenants from electric shock. Each safety switch only safeguards the connected circuit. Landlords should consider installing safety switches on all property circuits, including power points, lights, air conditioning, ovens, hot water systems, and pool equipment circuits, even if they are on separate tariffs.
Ensuring Compliance
Due to the complexity of safety switch legislation, rental property owners are encouraged to seek the services of a professional property compliance company or consult with a licensed electrician.
Regular Testing and Maintenance
Safety switches should be tested regularly to ensure their functionality. An effective way to do this is by including safety switch inspection and testing as part of your regular smoke alarm maintenance. When a Be Legal technician checks smoke alarms, they can also test the safety switch during their visit.
Why Choose Be Legal?
Trained Technicians
A trained Be Legal technician will ensure adhereance to state and national legislation
Agent Liaison
Property managers gain portal access for up to date information on work orders and invoices, legal entry (Form 9), historical servicing records available and liaison with staff for efficient and reliable service
Compliance Reports
Receive a compliance report confirming compliance with relevant legislation
'All In One' Service
Packages available to include smoke alarm testing, corded blind compliance, meter reading and safety switch testing, as well as pool fence safety checks
2022 Legislation
From 1st January 2022, important changes came in to effect regarding smoke alarm legislation.
Landlords and property managers must ensure rental properties are compliant before renewing leases. Sellers must also declare compliance in Form 24 to the Office of State Revenue.
Fines will apply to property owners who fail to meet these obligations.
2027 Legislation
Starting from 1 Jan 2027, all owner-occupied properties must have Australian Standards Compliant AS3786-2014 interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms.
This ensures that when one alarm is triggered, all alarms in the property activate, providing an early warning sign of potential fire danger.
It’s important to note that if your current smoke alarms in QLD are over 10 years old and/or not operational, you may risk having a fire-related insurance claim denied by your insurer. Don’t take that risk!
