Carondelet / Holly Hills Landlords Association
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FROM THE
PRESIDENT____Patty Hofer I hope our
members are having a wonderful summer, as opposed to the rest of
America which
is reeling from high gas prices, high food prices and cutbacks in jobs. Al & I have
been lucky in renting two vacancies this summer, but I see so many For
Rent
signs. Another consideration is whether or not to raise rents. Our bills are going up too. Residents think landlords have all kinds of money so that landlord shouldn’t need anymore rent. <> In tough times families also have a tendency to double-up in one unit so the landlord has an overcrowding issue. One extra adult is too many in my book, but how does one enforce it? Come to our next meeting on Monday, 15 Sep 08 At Southern
Commercial Bank, 5515 S Grand (just north of Bates) to discuss these
and other
questions you may have. The doors open
at 6:30 pm and the meeting starts at 7 pm. NEW HOUSING
CONSERVATION DISTRICT (HCD) ORDINANCE By James E. Magnus To determine if a building is in a HCD go to: http://stlcin.missouri.org//resources/core.cfm and on the “Address Locator” page enter the street number and street name, click on the “Search” box. With the new ordinance I felt it would be a good time to review some of the HCD requirements. Interior Only SANITATION-General unsanitary conditions shall not be allowed in Public Areas, Dwelling Unit or Basement. Trash, debris, rodent and insect infestation shall be eliminated. WALLS AND CEILINGS-Plaster or tile shall not be missing, loose or broken. Required fire resistance assemblies shall be maintained. Wall coverings shall not be loose, water damaged or in bad repair. ENTRY DOORS-Lock on entry door(s) shall be in good working order. Door(s) shall latch properly for privacy. If entry door is a fire door, it shall have an operable self closer. Common area entrance/exit door(s) where a door frame exists shall not be equipped with a double key or clasp type locking mechanism. STRUCTURAL-Floors/joists shall not be missing, rotten, fire damaged, spalled, rusted or broken. Floor covering shall not be torn or broken. There shall be no unsafe structural conditions. SAFETY-Sufficient exits shall be provided. Stair(s) shall not be missing, rotten, fire damaged, spalled, rusted or broken. Handrails(s) or guardrail(s) shall not be missing, rotten or broken. Operable entrance/exit doors shall be provided and maintained. Excessive storage of any material shall not be permitted. Operable smoke detectors shall be provided as required by Ordinance. PLUMBING FIXTURES-No fixtures shall be missing, inoperable or defective. No pipe or fixture shall be leaking or improperly connected. Hot water heater shall be required. Hot water heater shall be operable, and properly vented. Hot water heater shall have a temperature/pressure relief valve. <>ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT-Cover plates shall not be missing or broken. Switches or outlets shall be operable and of sufficient number. Fuses/Circuit breakers shall be properly sized. Lighting fixtures shall not be defective. Excessive, defective or hazardous extension cords shall not be allowed. Loose, hanging, frayed, bare wires or open splices shall not be permitted. Defective or hazardous electrical services shall be prohibited.MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT-Heating unit shall be operable. Furnace shall be properly vented. Space heater shall be properly vented (when applicable). Next newsletter we will cover Space Requirements. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE By James E. Magnus The Landlord Liability bill was not enacted by the Missouri House/Senate. The act provided that no landlord, etc., shall be liable to any tenant for any loss or damages to household goods, furnishings, fixtures or any personal property left at or in the dwelling by reason of the landlord’s removal or disposal of the property under a court-ordered execution for possession of premises. Senate Bill 781, sponsored by Senator Jeff Smith, District 4, advance throughout the session until two week before adjournment. At that time amendments were attached to the bill which effectively prevented the bill from moving forward. Thus the bill died at adjournment of the session. The good news is the bill advanced further this session, than in the past two years. It is my understanding that the bill will be introduced in the 2008-2009 session. Hopefully, the fourth time it will pass. If you have HCD questions contact: Housing Conservation Districts Section-Building Division, City Hall, Room 406, 1200 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63103, 314-622-3352. Hours: 8 AM – 4:30 PM M-F.<>
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