(2) Posting of ownership information. The owner of a dwelling which is rented for residential use, who does not reside therein and who does not employ a manager or agent for such dwelling who resides therein, shall post and maintain or cause to be posted and maintained on such dwelling in a location visible to the residents, a notice constructed of durable materials not less than 20 square inches in size, bearing his or her name, actual street address and mailing address and current, active telephone number. Post Office box address shall not satisfy these requirements. If the owner is a realty trust or partnership, said information for the managing trustee or partner shall be posted. If the owner is a corporation, such information of the corporation shall be posted. Where the owner employs a manager or agent who does not reside in such dwelling, such information for said manager or agents shall also be included in the notice. (See M.G.L. Chapter 143, Section 3S.)
(3) Smoke detectors. Property owners shall provide and maintain smoke detectors in or adjacent to sleeping areas as required by the regulations of the commonwealth’s Board of Fire Prevention (527 CMR) or of the commonwealth’s Fire Marshal. If any dwelling is found by the Boston Fire Department to be adequately equipped with smoke detectors, such findings shall satisfy the requirements of this Section.
(4) Carbon monoxide detectors. Upon delivery of a rental unit to a new tenant, the property owner must provide and maintain functioning carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with the requirements of 527 CMR 31.