2007-09-28 04:59:19 · 9 answers · asked by settle_precious 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
take a razor knife or box knife and open the windows up....better you take the time to do it, than having a tenant bust a couple of windows trying......its not that hard......
2007-09-28 09:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be surprised if the municipality the property is located in required a Use and Occupancy certificate ["A U&O"] or a Certificate of Occupancy ["A C.O."] and/or a rental license..
Part of the procedure of getting that/those very important documents is an inspection - before the property is rented.
This is what we do: Before we even start any repairs or making any improvements to any rental property, we have the building inspector come in and tell us what we need to bring the property up to code. This builds good will and proves to the municipality [and formerly, the Housing Authority] we had nothing to hide and wanted to work WITH people and the local governments to make sure everything was in compliance.
What happens when you don't have inspections and don't do as you are told? LOTS of fines, court and lost income - and most of all - a bad name in the municipality.
Who reports you? The neighbors and/or the building codes/Licenses and Inspections department.
Thanks for asking your Q. I enjoyed taking the time to answer it.
VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name.
2007-09-28 05:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ron Berue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest with you, I don't believe I have ever heard of any law that stipulates that windows must open. That is unless the window is deemed as a fire escape. So I do not think they legally can't rent the house, but you as an individual could choose not to rent it if it didn't meet your needs... i.e. an opening window.
2007-09-28 05:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Property Doc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you own the home, I would work on the windows and get them open. If a fire occurs and someone is injured or killed, your insurance will have to pay a boat load of money. Then they will drop you like a hot potato. Spend a couple of hours making the situation right and cover your bum. Why risk it? Think about it? What would YOU do if a fire broke out and the stupid window didn't open? Jump? Protect yourself and your future renters.....
2007-09-28 05:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its only illegal if there are no other means to exit the home. Other than city buses, how many emergency exit signs have you seen above a window? Also note that a window can be broken.
2007-09-28 05:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mike C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your state, country and city’s websites for building code information.
2007-09-28 05:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's not legal....that's a fire hazard.
if you wanted to sell the house...that would be a different story.
If anything ever happened to the renters...the landlord will pay dearly!
2007-09-28 05:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's illegal or not,but thats one big fire hazzard!
I'd not want to live in a place like that.
2007-09-28 05:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs_Golub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i DON'T THINK IT IS ELIGAL BUT YOU PUT THE OCCUPANTS AT A RISK OF BEING BURNT UP IN A FIRE AND THEN YOU CAN BE FOUND LIBEL AND IN PRISONED AND SUED SO IT'S NOT A GOOD IDEA
2007-09-28 05:10:59 · answer #9 · answered by glenn_montgomery88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋