This sounds like a safety issue and I'd do it right away.

If it is a safety concern, it should get fixed.

The house I own , I am looking to move out of and rent out to long term tenants.I have searched this board and google and I have gotten answers all across the board...When I go to rent out this place, Do I need a safety fence (or gate) around my pool area?

You would need new approvals from Regional Planning and Building & Safety for the re-conversion to meet applicable single-family residential development standards under Title 22 (Zoning) of the County Code.”I asked to see the actual covenant document but was given only sample language.

Some flippers just were hit with almost $800,000 in fines for improper removal of asbestos cement siding on one house: https://ohsonline.com/articles/2019/01/25/asbestos...I do not go into detail on asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials, simply because federal laws are constantly changing and some states actually have more restrictive laws than the federal laws.  

We pay meticulous attention to ensuring the safety of our tenants to minimize this risk.

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You've got to really, really, really understand the zoning for each county and mind the fire insurance hazard premiums.

@Danny Van you can also attend Oakland REIA and MREI, both held monthly in Troy.Regarding what to do, first you'll need to call the City and get their rental application to fill out, pay the fee, submit and schedule the inspection.It's mostly a health & safety inspection: smoke detectors, a CO detector near furnace, handrails, GFCI's. etc.WARNING: Warren doesn't really like landlords, so they can be picky about previous work done without permits - even if it was done before you bought the property!

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