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Old 07-20-2016, 01:53 PM
 
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Hi guys,

I'm considering moving from Elan Midtown to a historic apartment in downtown Charleston. The problem though is that the windows in the apartment are sealed, and the landlord does not seem confident that he can get a permit from the city to unseal them. I've never lived in a place where you cannot open the windows. Thus, I'm little hesitant committing to it, despite the fact that the apartment is gorgeous and its interior has been recently renovated. Has anyone experienced a similar situation?
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Old 07-20-2016, 03:42 PM
 
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Sounds like a fire hazard
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Old 07-20-2016, 04:51 PM
 
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No way that is legal today with fire code. Check with city on the fire ordinance
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Old 07-20-2016, 05:00 PM
 
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I was thinking the same, but then the landlord told me that unsealing the windows is subject to scheduling by the city.
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Old 07-20-2016, 05:41 PM
 
Location: James Island, SC
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I'm not familiar with windows that have to be city inspected to be unsealed. Could it be that it's a Historic Society house and any work done on it at all must be overseen by the Historic society? That I have seen...
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Old 07-20-2016, 07:06 PM
 
Location: Columbia, SC
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If I were you, I'd contact the city and see what they say. Maybe he's just being lazy and hopes you'll just forget about it.
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Old 07-20-2016, 07:22 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC
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My son lost a friend to a fire while attending Georgetown University. He lived in an off campus apartment with windows that would not open. If the windows don't open, don't live there!
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Old 07-20-2016, 08:10 PM
 
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The East Central Lofts have windows that don't open...
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