CO Detectors

To insure compliance with N.C. Gen Stat § 42-42 to 42-44 (see below) and avoid serious implications to non-compliant owners, Carolinas Metro Realty will begin inspecting all properties under our management for the CO detectors. We appreciate the cooperation of both owners and tenants in making sure that all homes are in compliance with this Statute.

N.C. Gen Stat. § 42-42 to 42-44 - Landlord and Tenant Articles - Residential Rental Agreements Requires landlords to provide one operable carbon monoxide detector per rental unit per level. A landlord that installs one carbon monoxide detector per rental unit per level shall be deemed to be in compliance with standards under this subdivision covering the location and number of detectors. The landlord shall replace or repair the carbon monoxide detectors within 15 days of receipt of notification if the landlord is notified of needed replacement or repairs in writing by the tenant. The landlord shall ensure that a carbon monoxide detector is operable and in good repair at the beginning of each tenancy. Unless the landlord and the tenant shall have a written agreement to the contrary, the landlord shall place new batteries in a battery operated carbon monoxide detector at the beginning of a tenancy, and the tenant shall replace the batteries as needed during the tenancy. Failure of the tenant to replace the batteries as needed shall not be considered as negligence on the part of the tenant or the landlord. This subdivision applies only to dwelling units having a fossil-fuel burning heater or appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage. Provides for penalties.

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