Single Family Dwelling or Duplex
For the sake of providing an
accurate fee quote, you need to determine if the home is
considered a Single Family Dwelling, Single Family Dwelling with
In-law unit, Duplex, or a Multiple Family Dwelling.
Single Family Dwelling
- This is a home designed for a single family. It will generally
have one electrical service, one water service and one gas
service. There will be one kitchen and the home will not be
designed for renting out part of it to another family or family
member.
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-1978
properties are target housing for Lead-based paint. It is
strongly recommended that a Lead Hazard Screen be performed,
especially if children under six and/or elderly people will be
residing in the home.
Single Family Dwelling with
In-law Unit - This is a home designed for a Single
Family, but the home also has provisions for a separate living
area. A sure indicator of an In-law unit is a second kitchen.
Kitchens require more time, thus a higher fee. There is usually
also a separate entrance, but not always. In-law units also
place more liability upon the buyer if they ever decide to rent
out the space. Knowing this, extra care is taken to identify any
Health & Safety improvements needed to protect the Buyer's
liability.
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-1978
properties are target housing for Lead-based paint. It is
strongly recommended that a Lead Hazard Screen be performed,
especially since this might be a rental situation.
Duplex - A true
duplex is a structure that is designed with separate services.
This includes separate gas, electric and water hook-ups. If the
property is a true Duplex, then everybody will be telling you,
i.e., Seller, agent, etc. It is still good advice to verify with
the city as to the zoning and allowed uses for the property.
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-1978
properties are target housing for Lead-based paint. It is
strongly recommended that a Lead Hazard Screen be performed,
especially since this will be a rental situation.
Non-Conforming Duplex
- This type of duplex is much more common in Northern Utah. The
Non-Conforming Duplex is a partially changed Single Family
Dwelling that allows a second family to move in. Liabilities are
higher due to Health & Safety issues and the lack of a true
Duplex design. Mechanical systems are intermixed and the utility
hook-ups are generally combined. If you are considering
purchasing a Non-Conforming Duplex, it is strongly recommended
that you check with the city records to verify what the property
is zoned for. It is not uncommon for a new buyer to later find
out that the city will not allow renting out the Non-Conforming
Duplex to another family. It may be a potential "can-of-worms",
but it is better to open it before you buy than after.
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-1978
properties are target housing for Lead-based paint. It is
strongly recommended that a Lead Hazard Screen be performed,
especially since this will be a rental situation.
Duplex,
Non-Conforming, & In-Law Fees
Please refer to the drop
down fee structure on the online order form
Multiple Family Dwellings
- This is a property with provisions for 3 or more families. The
fee quotes cannot be posted on this site because each property
is unique. It requires specific quoting depending on the scope
of the overall inspection. Please call us at 801-225-8020.
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