AlphaStructuralBen

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That’s a great question! We are usually involved in the tenant side of things. However, part of the procedure involves the housing department where the existing tenants are made aware of the work. However, to get your question fully answered, I would recommend you contact the housing department. Hope that helps!

The telltale signs of concerns would be the following:

Sloping floors Door jamming Window frames no longer in square

Buildings built in the 1940s generally don’t have bolting which can leave your home more susceptible to damage in the event of an earthquake.

The Seismosaurus of course! 😉

It’s always up to the owner but generally when the cost to repair the home far exceeds the cost of building or purchasing a new home is when one would most likely give up on repairs.