Smoke escaping into bedroom

Hi, when I light my log burner, I end up with the bedroom above filling with smoke(The bedroom has an unused original fireplace in in it).
The landlord says he’s had it checked and there’s nothing wrong with the chimney. I feel like I’m being fobbed off and could do with some advise as to what the problem could be so I can go back to him with it.
Can anybody help?
Thanks

Asked by Helen on 25th Nov 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"First question. When last did the landlord have the chimney swept.

second question. have the other chimneys been blocked off.

Third question. The chimney may need lining with a kopex liner for log burner."
Answered on 25th Nov 2024 - Member since Aug 2023 - report
"More than likely the brickwork forming the upstairs chimney stack has started to crumble were it adjoins with the downstairs stack , also if the chimney is blocked at roof level smoke will find another way out of the stack"
Answered on 25th Nov 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
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