Nancy C.
Verification of smoke detectors
I recently switched management of my three family over to a management company and they handled new tenants moving in. When I do the move in, tenants sign a condition statement that includes "smoke detector batteries...
Bryan K.
Chicago Smoke Detector Compliance
Are there any Chicago landlords out there familiar with smoke detector code in Illinois/Chicago? My understanding is that all smoke detectors need to be hardwired near each bedroom. I just bought a building and, for...
Bienes Raices
How many smoke detectors?
I've been putting one smoke detector in the hallway and one in the kitchen in my rentals. I know this varies by locality, but the electrician told me the code also requires one per bedroom. This seems like overkill to...
Anthony San
Stick on smoke detectors?
I just finished paying for a electricians to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to bring my first property up to code but It dawned on me that I could have used battery powered alarms, is either much bett...
Achi Adamit
Toilet Running/Leak Detector?
Just had a $5k water bill due to a running toilet in an apartment that brings in $520/mo. Tenant failed to inform me or the management company that the water has been flowing for months.I've looked all over and found...
Samantha Klein
Tenant removed smoke detector
I went to my unit to work today while the tenant was at work. I noticed the smoke / Carbon monoxide detector had the batteries pulled. I texted him and he said it keeps going off when he cooks and even when he puts so...
Craig James Conrad
Trouble with Smoke Detectors?
I rent out a 1BR Mobile Home in which we have two FirstAlert "Smoke and CO" alarms -- one in the living area, one in the bedroom. Both are on the ceiling. These are 1.5 years old with new batteries. When I first bo...
Jenni G.
water sensor leak detector
If you are using a leak detector/water sensor, do you have a recommendation?
Dan L.
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Cost
Am I doing something wrong or does everyone pay $100+ per SFH rental on Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors?
1 Smoke Detector, Bedroom #11 Smoke Detector, Bedroom #21 Smoke Detector, Bedroom #31 Smoke & Carbo...
John P.
Carbon Monoxide detectors mandated by insurance carrier???
My insurance carrier does inspections on my properties which is fine. For one property they sent me a letter with two items to fix within 3 weeks. The one was to cover an open junction box near a heater. That seems li...