If you are in the process of buying or selling real estate, remember that the new law in support of adequate smoke and carbon dioxide detectors went into effect January 1st this year.
Sellers will be required to provide an affidavit confirming that the required working detectors have been installed or pay the buyer $250 at closing. Here is a brochure explaining the regulation as well as the exact language of the new law.
Although the attorneys handle the affidavit during the closing process, it is best for the parties to be proactive. If you are the seller, put the required detectors in place when you put your house on the market. If you are the buyer, make sure your inspector looks for the detectors and includes his findings and recommendations in his report. If there are missing detectors, ask that they be installed during your inspection contingency period so that there is no misunderstanding about it as the closing approaches and the attorneys raise the issue.
This way all the necessary detection devices will be in place, and there will be no delay in having a completed affidavit in time for your closing!
-Linda
Contact me any time with your real estate questions and for help with your plans.
203-912-4440, Linda.Raymond@raveis.com
You want a home that is best suited to your current needs and desired lifestyle. But, you may be worried about the monumental stress of making it happen.
I am here to ensure you can make your successful move with the best terms for you and the most seamless process. Understanding your priorities and dreams directs my custom approach. Creative marketing, market intelligence, high tech expertise, cutting-edge resources, effective communication and negotiation skills, and strong relationships are combined into my strategy for you.
I have been helping clients like you make their moves for 17 years, and I am poised to do the same for you. More than 85 online client reviews say things like, "easy", "seamless", "fantastic experience", "never pressured", "expert guidance", "completely informed", and "perfect outcome". As a Luxury Property Specialist who has earned top production and customer service awards year after year from William Raveis and Five Star Professional awards from Connecticut Magazine, I am the expert guide you can trust and rely on when you are buying and selling your home.
You've spent years building equity in your home and you want to capture every bit of it. You deserve the utopia of the perfect home and lifestyle that you've worked so hard to enjoy. You deserve to be well-informed and prepared. When you work with me, that's my #1 priority.
What if you off-load all the complicated worrisome steps to me and coast through a seamless, collaborative, positive, (maybe even a bit fun!), experience with peace of mind while you achieve your goal of capturing your ROI in as few days as possible and moving to your new perfect home?
Call Today --> 203-912-4440. We'll discuss your goals and timeline, how I work with clients, and next steps from there. Your castle. My mission.
To your success!
Linda
Linda Raymond
License # 0777359
William Raveis Real Estate
LindaRaymond.raveis.com
Linda.Raymond@raveis.com
203.912.4440
Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More 
October 16, 2014 at 10:06 am
Good info and advice.
LikeLiked by 1 person