Why housing codes are important to tenants. WKSU reports on efforts to strengthen Ohios Fire and Building Codes to prevent illegal rental units. Ohio landlords often take older homes near college campuses and turn them into student housing. That sometimes involves converting an attic area into a small bedroom. But usually the only way in and out is a set of stairs, and that could be a danger if there’s a fire in the building.Some Ohio lawmakers are working to change the state’s building and fire codes to address the issue. The proposed legislation would require a second way out. Its not just college students who are affected. Earlier this year a RHINO member discovered she was living in an illegal apartment in Parma Ohio. Owner had converted a storage space into a studio apartment without ever getting permits from the city. Follow the links to the story on WKSU and a copy of the bill by going to home.rhinohio
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:49:05 +0000
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