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Agent Paul is representing the seller of a residential property in Waterbury, Connecticut. At closing, the seller hands the buyer a written certification stating that smoke detectors are installed and functioning but does not mention carbon monoxide detectors because the seller believes carbon monoxide detectors are only required in properties with attached garages. The closing proceeds and the deed is transferred. Which of the following best describes the legal situation?

Correct Answer

B) The seller has not fully complied with Connecticut's detector certification requirement, as carbon monoxide detectors are required regardless of whether the property has an attached garage

Connecticut's smoke and carbon monoxide detector certification requirement mandates that both types of detectors be certified as functioning and meeting state standards at closing. The requirement is not conditioned on the presence of an attached garage or any other structural feature. The seller's belief that carbon monoxide detectors are only required for properties with attached garages is a misconception; the certification must cover both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for all covered residential transfers. The seller has therefore failed to fully comply with the statutory obligation.

Answer Options
A
The closing is fully compliant because smoke detector certification alone satisfies Connecticut law for properties without attached garages
B
The seller has not fully complied with Connecticut's detector certification requirement, as carbon monoxide detectors are required regardless of whether the property has an attached garage
C
Agent Paul has no liability because the certification was the seller's responsibility and Paul was not required to verify its content
D
The transfer is voidable by the buyer because the incomplete certification constitutes a material misrepresentation under CUTPA

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