When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

Cincinnati tenants are responsible for maintaining smoke detectors, including battery replacement and reporting malfunctions. Landlords are required to install smoke ...

The unmistakable chirp of a smoke alarm might keep you up at night, but it's an important reminder to keep your smoke alarm in working order, especially if you're a renter in Cincinnati. That's ...