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Tenants disconnecting smoke detectors
by Thriver
on August 17, 2019 @18:38
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How do you stop tenants from disconnecting smoke detectors?
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Re: Tenants disconnecting smoke detectors
by Garry
on August 17, 2019 @22:28
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About the only thing you can do, is threaten them with either a fine, an increase in rent, or say you will need to come over every 1-2 months, and go thru the whole house to check all the smoke detectors. Even if they are hard-wired in, tenants can still unhook a wire to stop them from going off. If none of those things work, tell them you will have to give them notice to move.
BUT----be sure you have them in the proper locations, and that the batteries and the detectors are fairly new. No detectors in kitchens, and keep them 5-10 feet away from kitchens and bathrooms if you can. The new detectors now days are very sensitive to heat and humidity. It doesn't take much to set them off.
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Re: Tenants disconnecting smoke detectors
by Darryl
on September 1, 2019 @22:04
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I would suggest getting new tenants. If there is a fire, and people are injured, depending on the state/laws/lawyers, you may be liable for 'not doing routine inspections' and keeping everything in working order (regardless if the tenant keeps removing batteries).
My advice: get a tenant that follows the rules, and cares about the safety of their family.
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