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Homes for Sale - Housing for Rent - And complying with the new law requiring CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS.

Is your place legal?  Does your home or rental unit comply with the new law requiring carbon monoxide detectors?

You can see it as a great boon for housing safety or as one more time the Legislative Assembly has over-reached.  Either way, it's time for all owners with homes for sale and all landlords with housing to rent to get ready to comply with the State of Oregon's new law and regulations on carbon monoxide detectors.

 

THE LAW APPLIES TO:


Any single family home, duplex, manufactured dwelling, or multifamily housing that contains a source of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions.

 

WHAT IS A CARBON MONOXIDE SOURCE?

 

(A)

A heater, fireplace, furnace, appliance or cooking source that uses

COAL, WOOD, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

and other fuels that emit carbon monoxide as a by-product of combustion.

 

Petroleum products include, but are not limited to:

KEROSENE, NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE.

 

(B)

An attached garage

with a door, ductwork, or ventilation shaft

that directly connects to a living space.

 

Carbon MonOxide




If you are a landlord or a homeowner planning to sell a rent or sell in the State of Oregon, here's what you need to know:


HOME SELLERS


If you sell your home on or after April 1, 2011, it must have one or more carbon monoxide detectors.


LANDLORDS


Each rental home, duplex or apartment unit having a carbon monoxide source must have or or more carbon monoxide detectors:

1.  If you enter into a new rental or lease agreement with a tenant after July 1, 2010.    (Yes, it's already in effect.)

2.  If you sell the property on or after April 1, 2011.

3.  If you continue to own the rental after April 1, 2011.


How may CO detectors must be provided?


One must be installed inside  - or within 15 feet of  - each bedroom.

If the bedrooms are adjacent that might mean one. If they are separated, that will mean more.

If the bedrooms are on more than one level, a dectector must be installed on each level.



For more info on the requirements for homes for sale or dwellings for rent in Oregon, go to the full details about the law and it's requisite regulations as promulgated by the state Fire Marshal at:

 

 

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Jim Hale

Principal Broker / Owner

Graduate, REALTOR Institute             e-PRO

Member, Million Dollar Club of Lane County

Member, Real Estate Brokers Million Dollar Club


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Jim Hale

Principal Broker / Owner

Graduate, REALTOR Institute             e-PRO

2012 Member, Million Dollar Club of Lane County

2012 Member, Real Estate Brokers Million Dollar Club


actionagents.net
1715 Linnea Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401-1962

Office:  541-484-0219
Direct:  541-543-9991
Fax:      541-485-8068

Eugene Oregon Homes / Real Estate               jim@actionagents.net

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All statistical market data is based on information from the RMLS of Oregon for the dates indicated.
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6 comments • Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate • July 25 2010 07:33AM

Are Short Sales a salvation or a curse for the Seller?

 

The following post gives links to good information on the efffects of a Short Sale on seller credit.

Clearly, the effect on seller credit is directly related to what is negotiated with the lender in the Short Sale process.

It is also directly related to how much harm to the sellers' credit record has already occurred before the Short Sale begins.

If you are buyer or seller in Lane County, don't hesitate to call me re Short Sales.

 

Via Fred Chamberlin - Eugene/Springfield's #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant (Alpine Mortgage Planning - Eugene/Springfield OR):

Short Sales, Foreclosures, Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, is there a difference when talking about credit? According to my credit expert from First American Credco, the answer is no. Please take a minute to look over my post about the effects each will have on your credit and ability to purchase a home in the future. Current home owners that are contemplating a short sale should get some legal advice first.

I hope you will find information that is valuable when deciding the way to go in a bad situation. It is my opinion that Realtors can help their prospective clients by knowing these answers too. Feel free to contact me at 541-342-7576/541-221-3455 Cell with any questions, or e-mail me at eugeneloanguy@gmail.com. I can also recommend my outside blog posts anytime your need specific information about FHA Loans or USDA and VA loans.

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Jim Hale

Principal Broker / Owner

Graduate, REALTOR Institute             e-PRO

2012 Member, Million Dollar Club of Lane County

2012 Member, Real Estate Brokers Million Dollar Club


actionagents.net
1715 Linnea Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401-1962

Office:  541-484-0219
Direct:  541-543-9991
Fax:      541-485-8068

Eugene Oregon Homes / Real Estate               jim@actionagents.net

Company Logo - ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR - Jim Hale, Principal Broker

All statistical market data is based on information from the RMLS of Oregon for the dates indicated.
© 2012  All Rights Reserved  /  Licensed in the State of OREGON

0 comments • Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate • June 02 2009 03:24PM