Property Management

In Maine, a landlord is required to install smoke detectors in rental units. Maine law requires smoke detectors to be placed:

AOnly in the basement
BOn each floor, outside each sleeping area, and inside bedrooms per current codes✓ Correct
COnly in the kitchen
DOnly if the building was constructed after 2000

Explanation

Maine law requires smoke detectors in rental units on each floor, outside each sleeping area, and inside each bedroom. Carbon monoxide detectors are also required in units with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages.

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