Update on Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors
Since Colorado made carbon monoxide detectors a law for rental properties July 1, 2009, it appears that more equipment options have hit the market. It is likely that more states will follow suit. Frankly, even if it isn’t law in your state, installing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors [...]
Are Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required?
As of July 1, 2009, the State of Colorado requires carbon monoxide detectors to be installed (House Bill 09-1091) in rental units (multi unit and single family) when one tenant vacates prior to the next tenant move in. So if one tenant moves out June 30 and another is ready to [...]
Tips and Tricks for Rental Property Safety
The first time a city inspector for HUD subsidized housing required me to install handrails on stairs, I whined about the extra expense…but did it anyway to get the place rented. Years later as my knees creak with arthritis, the handrails get a lot of use.
· Handrails,
· skid [...]