Property Management
Texas law requires smoke detectors in residential rental units. Under Property Code § 92.252, the landlord must:
ATest smoke detectors daily
BInstall smoke detectors in required locations and replace batteries when notified by the tenant✓ Correct
CProvide a fire extinguisher in each unit
DTest smoke detectors only at lease inception
Explanation
Texas Property Code requires landlords to install approved smoke detectors in required locations. The landlord must replace dead batteries if the tenant gives written notice, and must repair or replace detectors that don't function properly.
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