Red Flags for Renters to Watch Out For

17. See if there are fire extinguishers in the rental unit.

In addition to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, some states also require landlords to provide working fire extinguishers to all their rental properties. For example, in California, a landlord is not legally obliged to furnish individual fire extinguishers to their tenants. However, there does need to be a certain amount of extinguishers available in public areas of the property. That includes the hallways, building lobbies, and even the parking garages.