Rental Housing Licenses

Baltimore County Code Enforcement  is requiring Baltimore County Rental Property Owners to install carbon monoxide detectors in the common areas outside of each sleeping area. 

• CO detectors must be installed in all rental properties, including those built prior to January 1, 2008 

All new and Re-Inspected Rental Properties will be required to have those installed to pass the Baltimore County Rental Inspections by a Maryland Licensed Home Inspector.  Baltimore Code Enforcement will give those property owners that have already had their units inspected time to get those devices installed. 

If you need further information on this issue please feel free to contact me at anytime.  Nikki Marlatt-Young (410) 300-8699 /or/ nikkimarlattyoung@ateasehome.com

Protect your family, install carbon monoxide alarms. These devices literally save lives.

They sound an alarm before the average adult normally would experience symptoms of CO poisoning.

Detectors are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at most hardware stores or supply stores. They are easy to install if following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Fire officials recommend you place the alarms high on the walls of the house, if carbon monoxide is present, it will be fairly well-mixed with the existing air in a house.  Install alarm in the hallway outside of all sleeping area and in rooms with fireplaces and fuel-burning appliances.

Test your alarm monthly by pushing the test button. If your alarm goes off, never ignore it. Do the following.

The state of Maryland and Baltimore County have taken steps to place carbon monoxide detectors in many residences.

Information about these laws and regulations is available online.

Nikki Marlatt-Young
MD Licensed Housing Inspector #30395
(410) 300-8699
nikkimarlattyoung@ateasehome.com