Check smoke and CO alarms; new batteries at each tenancy start. North Carolina landlords must provide operable smoke alarms and install new batteries at the start of each tenancy, and must provide at least one carbon monoxide alarm per level in any unit with a fossil-fuel burning heater, appliance, or fireplace, or an attached garage, also with fresh batteries at tenancy start. An annual portfolio check keeps units compliant between turnovers.
The North Carolina rule
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Related rules in North Carolina
The North Carolina guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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