An FAQs document regarding interlinked fire detection and alarm systems in shared ownership and non-traditional tenure properties is now available to SFHA members. SFHA has received many queries on this subject, including the possibility of insurers declining claims in properties which do not comply with the new requirements.

SFHA commissioned TC Young to provide some further advice on the matter, which included counsel’s opinion. SFHA has also received input from Scottish Government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in the production of this document, which provides a steer on the most frequently asked questions received by SFHA in this area.

For ease of reference, we have tried to keep the answers in the FAQs as brief as possible and summarise opinion provided, but, as appropriate, we have also included some more detailed information (provided by counsel) within the appendices by way of further background information.

Please note that while the briefing is based on an opinion obtained from counsel through TC Young, it does not constitute formal legal advice. Each RSL will still require to seek legal advice on issues specific to them regarding the new rules – particularly as insurance policies and occupancy agreements will differ.

The document is available in the downloads section to the right of this article.