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A dwelling also may be considered uninhabitable (unlivable) if it substantially lacks any of the following:139 operable dead bolt locks on the main entry doors of rental units, and operable locking or good working order security devices on windows.141...

I'm in South Los Angeles County. I'm not aware of any inspection requirement. I'm not planning on getting Section 8 compliance or anything like that. I'm also planning on installing the strikeplates with 4" screws to make sure I hit the stud behind the frame. I think I can still make this a...

I think there are a lot of good points made here. As this is a rental I'm trying to split the difference between making a nice place to live and spending too much time and effort on an income generating property. With the extended strikeplate and some new trim, the installation will be...

There were lots of questionable construction choices in this structure. I think the extended striker plate idea sounds like a good one, thanks. I was tempted to rip the whole frame out and start with a security door, but this is a house I plan to rent and new security doors/frames just aren't...

Greetings all, I bought a house recently so I'm now a master carpenter, plumber, painter, etc. In reality I've never done much home repair or remodeling and this issue has me scratching my head. The door which goes with this door frame comes from the left of the picture as it closes. As you...