Full question:
I have a house in Connecticut. I thought of renting it out, but my friend told me that I need to have a fire sprinkler system fixed in there. Can I just rent the house without getting it fixed for the time being? I live in Connecticut.
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: Connecticut
Answer:
In Connecticut, you can rent your house even if it doesn't have a fire sprinkler system. However, you must inform your tenant about its absence. This can be done by including a notice in the lease agreement stating that the rental unit lacks a fire sprinkler system. According to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3f, the notice must be printed in at least twelve-point boldface type. If there is a fire sprinkler system, the rental agreement must also include details about the last maintenance and inspection date, in the same font style.
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