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The Landlord's Duty for Smoke Alarms After Tenants Take Possession in California
When you rent an apartment in California, your landlord must provide a habitable living area that includes wiring, lighting and equipment, such as smoke alarms that are in great working condition. Should you rent in a multi-unit duplex or apartment complex, all of the components, as well as common stairwells, must feature operable smoke alarms.…