Margate Building Inspector Jim Galantino just did four rental inspections. Three of the four properties were found to be non-compliant.
Two rentals didn’t have smoke detectors. One rental had a detector that didn’t work.
Listen to Galantino from AUG 3 Margate Commission meeting.
NOTE: Margate can provide a smoke detector for residents in need, as long as they’re not selling or renting their property.
If you buy a smoke detector for your rental or sale, MCFD can assist you with the installation.
NOTE: Battery operated smoke detectors 10 years or older, should be replaced.
For info about obtaining a smoke detector, contact Margate City Fire Department.
609-822-5562.
A property at 3 north franklin was up for sale this past year.
It failed the home inspection so bad that the buyers ran for the hills.
The owner put some lipstick on a pig inside and is now renting weekly or really weekends as arbnb.
The neighbors called and wrote to the city due to the weeds being over 6 feet tall.
It was finally cleaned up
This is one place that needs an inspection.
Is this what Margates wants???!
And carbon monoxide detectors are also a must.
There’s this thing called hotels for weekends. IMO, short-term rentals ruined many communities.
Yes, the certain % of bad STRs are just enough to ruin it for all.
If you bought a property as an investment, then remember there are always risks.