PROPERTY RISK & DUE DILIGENCE
How do I verify that every advertised bedroom in a college rental is legal?
Check local code and permit records rather than relying on listing terminology. Egress, ceiling height, smoke or carbon-monoxide requirements, occupancy limits, and permitted alterations can affect whether a room may lawfully be used as a bedroom.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
Underwrite rent only from bedrooms you can verify are lawful for the intended use.
VERIFY NEXT
Three facts to check
- Permit and property records
- Bedroom egress and life-safety requirements
- Occupancy limits
DON'T STOP AT THE ANSWER
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