Does anyone know what the law is regarding renting and RCD's

[PumpkinZulu]

There no smoke alarms either

[Artechim]

They need smoke alarms.

When we were in QLD a RCD had to be installed when a house changed ownership. So if they have owned the house for a long time then they might not have had to upgrade it. Not sure what happens when you put renters in though.

[Miss.September]

Asked DH about this - An existing home doesn't need an RCD provided the house is electrically sound. If you put in a new switchboard or a new powerpoint goes in, a safety switch must be put in. But in saying that, this rule applies to electrical contractors - not to landlords. So as your apartment stands now, an RCD isn't needed by law (but I totally understand why you'd want one).

As for smoke detectors, DH is 90% certain that not only do they have to be installed, but they also have to be hardwired. To find out for sure, you can contact ESV - I'll PM you with the details.

[MamaPan]

you would def need smoke alarms and i would think you are within your rights to request safety switch too. maybe give the agents a call abd register your concerns.

[HotI]

Smoke alarms definitely have to be installed.

[toomanyshoes]

I would be calling your states tenancy people

http://www.tuv.org.au/