Property Management

In NC, a landlord must maintain a rental unit that includes functional smoke detectors under:

AThe NC Real Estate Commission rules
BNC Building Code requirements and the NC Residential Rental Agreements Act habitability standards✓ Correct
CFederal HUD regulations only
DOnly if the lease specifies it

Explanation

NC building codes require smoke detectors in residential units, and the habitability requirements of the NC Residential Rental Agreements Act require landlords to keep units in code-compliant, safe condition.

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