Vermont Smoke & CO detectors

Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Vermont?

Rented residential buildings (anything other than owner-occupied single-family homes) must have carbon monoxide detectors and are subject to the state fire-safety rules, which also set the smoke alarm requirements. Statute text: "Any condominium or multiple unit dwelling using a common roof, or row houses so-called, or other residential buildings in which people sleep, including hotels, motels, and tourist homes, excluding single family owner-occupied houses and premises, whether the units are owned or leased or rented, shall be subject to the rules adopted under this subchapter and shall be provided with one or more carbon monoxide detectors, as defined in 9 V.S.A. § 2881(3), properly installed according to the manufacturer’s requirements" (20 V.S.A. § 2729(d)).

Verified Source: 20 V.S.A. § 2729(d) · last checked 2026-10-16