Faulty furnace causes carbon monoxide poisoning in South Side apartment building

A five story apartment building on the 3500 block of South Sangamon was evacuated earlier this week due to elevated carbon monoxide.  The source of the casrbon monoxide poisoning was traced to a faulty heater in the apartment building.

Landlords have the responsibility for keeping the common elements of an apartment building safe and proper condition.  This would include elements such as a furnace which will emit carbon monxide if not properly maintained and vented.  The responsibility for this carbon monoxide poisoning event would therefore fall on the landlord of this apartment building.