housing code
Dwelling safety rules
A housing code is a set of regulations governing the construction, maintenance, and safety standards of residential buildings.
Housing codes typically specify requirements for plumbing, electrical systems, ventilation, fire safety, and minimum space per occupant.
Violations can result in fines or condemnation of the property: The landlord was cited for multiple housing code violations.
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
- rental propertyReal estate generating tenant income
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- building inspectorVerifies construction meets regulations
- violationBreaking of rules
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- leasinglease agreement, tenant, lease term, lease terms, rent
housing codecode violation
Breaking established rules
substandard housing · condemned building · squalor · dereliction · dilapidation
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