I wrote a lengthy post on the details of the new Carbon Monoxide Law in Oregon. In summary, a seller is required to install carbon monoxide detectors before transfer of title. The advise I give my clients is this:
The seller will most likely pick the cheapest detector systems and stick them anywhere. They've met the requirements of the law and the buyer is stuck with crappy detectors. Better to install dual carbon monoxide/smoke detectors ($30-$40) rather than have several different detectors scattered around the house. If they do force the seller to install detectors they will probably end up spending the money they save on batteries for all those apparatuses. Every client I have explained this to ends up not wanting the seller to install the detectors.
The seller will most likely pick the cheapest detector systems and stick them anywhere. They've met the requirements of the law and the buyer is stuck with crappy detectors. Better to install dual carbon monoxide/smoke detectors ($30-$40) rather than have several different detectors scattered around the house. If they do force the seller to install detectors they will probably end up spending the money they save on batteries for all those apparatuses. Every client I have explained this to ends up not wanting the seller to install the detectors.
