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Last action · February 7, 2025

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Introduced February 5, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB339

AN ACT relating to residential detectors.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 227 to require owner, seller, or lessor to have functional smoke, carbon monoxide, and gas detectors where applicable in all existing residential structures; require seller or lessor to verify in affidavit prior to transfer or tenancy of property; exempt KRS Chapter 324 licensees from liability.

Fire Prevention Firefighters and Fire Departments Housing, Building, and Construction Insurance Landlord and Tenant Licensing Real Estate Safety Public Safety Civil Actions Local Mandate

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This bill would require owners, sellers, and landlords of existing homes to ensure working smoke, carbon monoxide, and gas detectors are in place before a property is sold or rented. Before a sale or lease takes effect, the seller or landlord would need to sign a sworn affidavit confirming the detectors are functional. Real estate licensees would not be held liable under this requirement. Who it may affect: homeowners selling their property, landlords, renters, and home buyers.

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