Coroner tells landlord to take action after woman dies in home with incorrectly installed smoke alarms

Ms Joseph, a known smoker, had limited mobility and needed visits from carers four times a day, the report added.

Her home had two battery-operated smoke alarms, one on the first-floor landing and one in the ground-floor kitchen, and did not have a careline.

Fire investigators said that aside from preventative measures like a fire suppression system, nothing more could have been done to save her after the fire had fully developed.

Ms Patel told Squared she believes there is a risk future deaths could happen unless the landlord takes action.

She highlighted evidence from the inquest that the property had two incorrectly installed battery-operated smoke alarms as matters of concern.

The landlord has until 16 April to respond.

Squared said: “We take the health and safety of all our customers very seriously. 

“We do not comment on individual cases, however our thoughts and condolences are with Ms Joseph’s family and loved ones at this time.

“We will be responding to the coroner regarding the Regulation 28 [Prevention of Future Deaths] report in due course.”

The report also noted that Luton Safeguarding Adults Board is now working with partners to make sure that residents living at home with support needs are referred for home fire safety visits.