In the newest “Amateur Landlord” article, UrbanTurf takes a look at what it takes for first-time landlords to ensure that their property is code-compliant.
Richard said that the “DCRA has made the process very reasonable to complete…they want to make sure that landlords have proper fire alarms and that their emergency access routes are up to code. It should give landlords comfort that their tenants will be living in a safe place.”
The article does a good job of clearing up the misconception that the DCRA makes it a point to go after non-compliant landlords in order to fine them. “We aren’t coming after the people who are coming in to help themselves. It’s the people who are trying to work around the system that are going to get fined,” said DCRA spokesman Mike Rupert.
