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My tenant has developed a "need" for an additional hand rail on the inside stairs to their apartment.
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There exists one already. But they may need additional assistance in the shower.
The problem is the structure is 70 years plus old, and I want to keep in the "art deco" flavor.
The walls are lath and plaster, and finding "studs" would be a problem and a great expense.
Am I required?
Michael Raymond DaymudeLitigation LawyerSherman Oaks, CA ·
I would make the accommodation. Otherwise, you might find yourself on the receiving end of a very expensive lawsuit of one variety or another. It is not difficult to find studs. An experienced contractor will have no difficulty. BTW, you should hire and pay for a licensed contractor and have the tenant approve the type of railing and its placement in writing, in advance. Good luck.
While I agree with Michael Dayude’s legal analysis and response to you. I just want to suggest a common sense solution. If it’s really going to be a pricey remedial effort you may want to offer to put a tenant into a nicer unit for the same price where you could easily accommodate the need. I don’t know what alternate unit you might have available, take a look.
