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What smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules apply to landlords in Virginia?

Short answer

Install a carbon monoxide alarm within 90 days after a tenant's written request

When: Within 90 days after a tenant's written request

When a tenant asks in writing, install a carbon monoxide alarm in the unit within 90 days. You may charge a reasonable fee for the equipment and installation.

"Upon written request of a tenant in a dwelling unit, the landlord shall install a carbon monoxide alarm in the tenant's dwelling unit within 90 days."
law.lis.virginia.gov

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Virginia rules on this topic

Install a carbon monoxide alarm within 90 days after a tenant's written request Verified

Deadline: Within 90 days after a tenant's written request

When a tenant asks in writing, install a carbon monoxide alarm in the unit within 90 days. You may charge a reasonable fee for the equipment and installation.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Smoke and CO alarms

"Upon written request of a tenant in a dwelling unit, the landlord shall install a carbon monoxide alarm in the tenant's dwelling unit within 90 days."
law.lis.virginia.gov

Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1229(E).

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