New CA smoke detector laws

[Aaron Mazzrillo]

The Fed might be shut down, but the local beaurocrats keep coming up with new laws:

As of January 1, 2014, owners are required to ensure that all residential rental units have operable smoke alarms installed at the beginning of each new tenancy. Additionally, owners are required to inspect and maintain the devices in all residential rental units and each smoke alarm installed must be on the State Fire Marshal’s list of approved devices. In order to install, inspect, and maintain the device, owners are permitted to enter the unit during normal business days and hours, provided the give the tenant written notice at least 24 hours in advance. Failure by the owner to comply with any part of the law is an infraction that can result in a fine of $200.00 per violation.

Full article here: http://www.aoausa.com/magazine/?p=1580