lack of smoke detector in apt

younghoss
Wed, 28 Dec 2016 04:28:26 +0000

In my state, the LL is not obligated to do an inspection either before or after a tenant leaves, although as a matter of business it is best to do so. Not all states require the LL to provide a list of defects, some states expect the tenant to list items at the time of his move-in- to notify the LL of defects, and to protect himself from false LL claims when he moves out. Sometimes brand new cars have defects, but the manufacturer is supposed to correct them. Although yes, items the LL is responsible for should be operable. That is why it is important for tenant to notify LL of any items that are not. Any inspection can accidentally overlook an item.
If a smoke detector is missing, yes, it should be promptly reported to LL by the tenant.
My previous post largely responded to 2 items.

1. How detectors often end up missing, and

2. That people often quickly judge LL for damages/defects/accidents often caused by tenants.