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Code · Virginia · Title 36 — Housing · Chapter 8

Code of Virginia § 36-139.01. Department to develop form; smoke alarms in rental units.

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On or before January 1, 2019, the Department, in consultation with the Department of Fire Programs, shall develop a form
(i)providing a landlord's certification that the smoke alarms in a rental unit have been inspected and are in good working order;
(ii)summarizing the obligations of a landlord relative to the maintenance of smoke alarms; and
(iii)summarizing the obligations of a tenant relative to the maintenance of smoke alarms. Such form may be updated by the Department as needed. The Department and the Department of Fire Programs shall post the form required by this section on each agency's website.
2018, cc. 41 , 81 .
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