§ 30-154. Same—Other than detached single-family dwellings.
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Whenever a residential unit other than a detached single-family dwelling is rented,
leased or sold, the owner of such unit shall ensure that the smoke detectors required
to be in such unit by this article are installed and that all smoke detectors in the
unit are in proper working order at the time the lessee or purchaser takes possession.
After a lessee has taken possession of a residential unit, it shall be the duty of
the lessee to regularly test all smoke detectors in the unit and the lessee shall
notify the lessor immediately in writing of any problem, defect, malfunction or failure
of any such smoke detectors. Upon such notification by the lessee, or upon notification
by any inspector of the city that a smoke detector in a residential unit is not in
proper working order, the lessor shall have such smoke detectors repaired or replaced
within seven days. However, it shall be a defense to prosecution under this section
that the lessee has the responsibility of all repairs and maintenance of the premises
under the terms of the rental or leasing agreement. If the terms of the rental or
leasing agreement provide that the lessee has the responsibility of all repairs and
maintenance of the premises, the lessee shall keep all smoke detectors in a residential
unit in working order at all times.
