Jimmy L Kim
Freshman Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2006
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- California
I know that there is rather long thread regarding non-permitted areas but this is slightly different variation.
Here's the story. I'm working on a single story SFR dwelling(REO) for a conventional purchase transaction. Subject has 3 beds and 2 baths. Property has a non-permitted area that consists of a familyroom and 4th bedroom. Now, my problem is with one of the existing bedrooms. One of the bedrooms backs to the non-permitted bedroom and as a result of the addition, windows were sealed(Non permitted bedroom has windows). So, this bedroom does not have any windows-meaning there is no egress.
I spoke to the Building and Safety Department and per city codes, all bedrooms/sleeping rooms are required to provide egress to an OPEN AREA via window or a door. I will, or course, note all the facts in the commentary but the dilemma(if it is one) I have is whether I consider the bedroom in question as a den and submit the report "as-is" or make it subject to providing egress? If it 's the latter, either the non-permitted area has to be demolished or the wall between the existing bedroom and the non-permitted bedroom needs to be removed, to combine two rooms. Or is there another means?
Thanking all of you in advnce for your input.
Here's the story. I'm working on a single story SFR dwelling(REO) for a conventional purchase transaction. Subject has 3 beds and 2 baths. Property has a non-permitted area that consists of a familyroom and 4th bedroom. Now, my problem is with one of the existing bedrooms. One of the bedrooms backs to the non-permitted bedroom and as a result of the addition, windows were sealed(Non permitted bedroom has windows). So, this bedroom does not have any windows-meaning there is no egress.
I spoke to the Building and Safety Department and per city codes, all bedrooms/sleeping rooms are required to provide egress to an OPEN AREA via window or a door. I will, or course, note all the facts in the commentary but the dilemma(if it is one) I have is whether I consider the bedroom in question as a den and submit the report "as-is" or make it subject to providing egress? If it 's the latter, either the non-permitted area has to be demolished or the wall between the existing bedroom and the non-permitted bedroom needs to be removed, to combine two rooms. Or is there another means?
Thanking all of you in advnce for your input.