The Housing Design Handbook A Guide To Good Practice Pdf' title='The Housing Design Handbook A Guide To Good Practice Pdf' />Overview. The foundation of public policy is composed of national constitutional laws and regulations. Further substrates include both judicial interpretations and. The content on these pages is not being updated. Get uptodate information on the Scottish Governments building, planning and design policies on httpsbeta. Offers a collection of researchbased information about Mississippi farms, homes, and communities. Kansas Tenant Handbook and Guide. KANSAS TENANT HANDBOOK AND GUIDEAdapted from the Kansas Tenant Handbook produced by Housing Credit Counseling, Inc., 2. The latest version is available at www. How to use this guide Click on the section in the Table of Contents you wish to go to. When you want to switch sections. Either scroll up or down to the desired section a list of sections will appear on the right hand of the screen, or. Click on Back To Top available at the end of each section and return to the contents menu. The text of this book has been prepared following the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Printerfriendly PDF version 853 KB The ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook Created by Jacquie Brennan Southwest ADA Center A program of ILRU. Housing in the Santa Clara region of California is insanely expensive. Tech companies have taken to building modern day versions of mill towns just so their employees. Under that Act in K. S. A. 5. 8 2. 54. The Housing Design Handbook A Guide To Good Practice Pdf' title='The Housing Design Handbook A Guide To Good Practice Pdf' />TENANT is defined as a person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others. LANDLORD is defined as the owner, lessor, or sublessor of the dwelling unit, or the building of which it is a part, and it also means a manager of the premises who fails to make it known as required by K. S. A. 5. 8 2. 55. OWNER is defined as one 1 or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested 1 all or part of the legal title to property or 2 all or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to prevent use and enjoyment of the premises and such term includes a mortgagee in possession. PERSON includes an individual or organization. ORGANIZATION includes a corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or an association, two 2 or more persons having a joint or common interest, and any other legal or commercial entity. The following relationships are not governed by the Act COMMERCIAL rental agreements are not covered. Unless created to avoid application of this Act, the following relationships are not governed by this Act a  Residence at an INSTITUTION, public, or private, if incidental to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious, or similar service b  Occupancy under a CONTRACT OF SALE of a dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part, if the occupant is the purchaser or a person who succeeds to the purchasers interest c   Occupancy by a member of a FRATERNAL OR SOCIAL ORGANIZATION in the part of a structure operated for the benefit of the organization d  TRANSIENT occupancy in a hotel, motel, or rooming house e  Occupancy by an EMPLOYEE of a landlord whose right to occupancy is conditional upon employment in and about the premises f   Occupancy by an owner of a CONDOMINIUM unit or holder of a proprietary lease in a COOPERATIVE andg  Occupancy under a rental agreement covering premises used by the occupant primarily for AGRICULTURAL purposes. K. S. A. 5. 8 2. 54. The definition of dwelling unit says that it shall not include REAL PROPERTY USED TO ACCOMMODATE A MOBILE HOME unless such mobile home is rented or leased by the landlord. Refer to K. S. A. BACK TO TOPSo, youve decided to rent. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP What you do before you put any money down or sign any paper could be more important than anything you do after you enter into a new rental relationship. Take your time and be thorough It goes without saying that people have to balance what they need vs. When you start looking for a place, hopefully youve asked yourself and answered the following questions A. Where Is the place quiet enough Is it too quiet Will I be close enough to work Church Is it near a bus line Stores Do I feel safe there If I have a family, is it close to schoolsPlay space and recreation B. Does it match who I am If Im elderly, does it have too many steps If I am young and entertain a lot, will I be able to do it Can I plant a garden If I like to work on my car, can I Is there a garage or off street parkingCan I have a pet Take the time to think about your needs and wants before you start looking. C. How much does it costIts usually recommended that you should not spend more than 2. For people on limited incomes, this is often very hard to do. Things that are important to consider include what utilities you will be in control of and whether there are other costs youll need to figure in. Your landlord or your local utility companies should be able to tell you what utility usage and costs have been for the past couple of years. Are you responsible for cutting the lawn If you are, and the landlord wont give you the mower, maybe youll have to pay somebody to do it. You may have move in expenses such as utility deposits, truck rental and furniture and drapery purchases. Sometimes two people decide to rent a place together. You both should be sure of what happens if one of you decides to move outYou may be stuck paying the whole thing if your roommate moves and you cant find someone else to share the cost. D. How long do I want to live there This question comes up when its time to decide on a lease. If you think you might be moving, getting married or getting divorced, or if there is any doubt in your life which might make for a questionable length of stay, think twice about signing a long term lease. You may want a written agreement but on a month to month basis. Everyone should check to see what provision there is for breaking a lease, if the need arises. Dont just accept a verbal promise of, We could work it out if something would happen. Know what it is, and have it in writing. BACK TO TOPOnce youve answered all these questions, its time to find a place. The most common way is to check the newspaper. Sometimes people post notices on public bulletin boards in stores and laundromats. Real estate companies often manage apartments you can call the ones listed in your phone book and ask them. If theres a neighborhood you mainly want to live in, it may be worth while to drive through it and see if there are any For Rent signs. If you see a place that looks vacant, but theres no sign, you can check with the County Clerk to see who pays the taxes at that address and then contact them directly. In some neighborhoods or communities, housing is very scarce. Plan ahead and let people know youre looking well in advance. Housing is often rented by word of mouth. Be wary if a place is for sale. Check out whether it is likely to stay a rental after sale. Be extra careful by having measures for showing the property to would be buyers in writing. If someone promises to take a property off the market because you have moved in, get that in writing too. Look around and try to find what you want. Dont just settle on a place because youre out of time. You may regret it later. BACK TO TOP1 Check the hallways and stairs. Are they lit at night Are stairs wobbly or brokenWill you feel secure passing through the halls at night2 Check the locks on the doors. If there are no dead bolt locks, you might want to ask that they be installed. What about fire exits3 Check the plumbing, including pipes around any radiators. Are there any leaks Test everything. Run the hot and cold water in all sinks, bathtubs and showers. Flush the toilet. Examine all fixtures in the bathroom for leaks. Does the water drain freely Is the hot water hot How long did it take to get hot Doing this might make you feel kind of silly, but when do you want to find out, now or later4 Check the electrical wiring. Look for exposed wires and frayed wiring. Are the outlets where you will need themInsulation installation Your. Home. Installing insulation in a new dwelling or adding insulation to an existing one can make a significant difference to the comfort and energy performance of the home, but it is vital that the insulation is put in correctly. Read the article in conjunction with Insulation to find out how to install insulation in various types of construction and useful tips for achieving the results you want. Under the Building Code of Australia BCA, the resistance of a building fabric to heat flow, expressed as total R value, varies depending on climate zone and the building sites height above the Australian Height Datum. Ensure you comply with the BCA requirements for energy efficiency of building fabric. Installation tips. To install insulation without compromising its effectiveness, you need to consider a range of issues thermal bridging, vapour barriers, ventilation, air gaps, and physical handling of the different types of insulation. Thermal bridging. The building frame can act as a thermal bridge, particularly in cold climates, conducting heat and allowing it to bypass otherwise effective insulation. Metal framing is a particular problem because of its high conductivity. The presence of the frame reduces the overall insulation value, as the frame can constitute up to 1. To help overcome the effect of thermal bridging install polystyrene isolating strips between the metal frame and cladding, which must be at least 1. R value of 0. 2fix bulk insulation, such as polystyrene boards, over the external or internal surface of the frame. Vapour barriers. Vapour barriers include polythene sheeting, reflective foil, foil backed plasterboard and well maintained water resistant painted surfaces. Water resistant insulation, such as polystyrene, can also act as a vapour barrier. Tape or glue all joints in vapour barriers to keep out moisture. Use vapour barriers to protect from condensation in high humid tropical climatesin cool climates where the difference between indoor and outdoor temperature is significantin roof spaces with a low ventilation rate e. Install vapour barriers on the warm side of the insulation in cold climates, on the inside of the insulation directly above the ceiling lining and next to the internal wall liningin warm climates, on the outside of the insulation. Installing wall insulation. Roof ventilation. Ventilate the roof space where possible to allow built up heat to dissipate. Even in cooler climates a minimal amount of ventilation is desirable to allow built up moisture to escape. Air gaps along the ridgeline or between tiles often provide sufficient ventilation. Gable or eaves vents may also be used. Ventilated roof spaces in high humid tropical climates under metal roofing can result in excessive condensation within the roof space at night. You can prevent condensation dripping off the underside of metal roofing onto the ceiling by installing reflective foil sarking similar to that used under roof tiles, or using a foil backed building blanket anti condensation blanket under the metal roof, or closing the vents at night to prevent night air from entering the roof space. In bushfire prone areas, cover any openings with fine stainless steel mesh to prevent cinders from entering the roof space. Keep roof spaces weather tight and vermin proof. Gaps. Avoid gaps in all types of insulation. Even a small gap can greatly reduce the insulating value. Fit batts snugly and dont leave gaps around ducts and pipes. Tape up holes and joins in reflective insulation. Make sure the ends of multi cell and concertina foils are well sealed, and ensure that corners of walls, ceilings and floors are properly insulated as these are areas where heat leaks most often occur. For safety reasons, minimum clearances must be left around hot objects, such as flues from fires, recessed downlights and their transformers see Health and safety tips below. Wall frame with insulation. Wall insulation must butt into door and window frames. In cold climates, metal frames around glazing should have thermal breaks to reduce heat loss. GlazingInsulate internal walls between the house and uninsulated spaces such as garages and storerooms. Bulk insulation. Do not compress bulk insulation as this reduces its effectiveness. Ensure there is sufficient space for the insulation to retain its normal thickness. Keep moisture away from bulk insulation, or its performance will be reduced water resistant types are an exception. Use a vapour barrier where there is a risk of condensation. Restrain bulk insulation in cavities so it does not come into contact with the porous outer skin of the wall. This can be done with perforated reflective foil laminate RFL, a non corrosive wire or nylon fishing line. Allaire Studio Ny. Cavity fill insulation loose fill or injected foam is particularly useful for insulating existing cavity walls. Check that your local building codes permit the use of cavity fill insulation. Potential problems to be aware of include the overheating of electrical cables, dampness if the insulation is absorbent and moisture transfer across the cavity by capillary action. Injected foams can also cause bowing of the walls in some cases. Loose fill insulation should not be used in excessively draughty roof spaces or ceilings with a slope of 2. In other applications, keep the density of the insulation consistent to avoid reducing the R value. Note that loose fill insulation may settle by as much as 2. Ask your contractor for a guaranteed settled R value. Reflective insulation. Maintain an air space of at least 2. If this is not done the insulating properties are reduced. Dust settling on the reflective surface of insulation greatly reduces its performance. Face reflective surfaces downwards or keep them vertical. Use perforated reflective foil in walls when building with porous materials. The perforations prevent water droplets from penetrating but allow vapour through so that the insulation can dry if it does somehow get wet. This prevents rotting behind weatherboards, for example. Reflective foil insulation should not be placed on top of ceilings or ceiling joists, nor under floors, as it is electrically conductive. Any such insulation must also be secured with non conductive staples. Reflective foil insulation. Health and safety tips. Wear protective clothing, gloves and a face mask when installing glass wool, mineral wool or cellulose fibre insulation. These materials can cause short term irritation to skin, eyes and the upper respiratory tract. It is good practice to always wear protective equipment when working in dusty roof spaces. Wear adequate eye protection when installing reflective insulation, as it can give off a painful glare, and be aware of the increased risk of sunburn. Insulation materials containing reflective foil must be kept clear of electrical wiring and fittings, and should not be secured using metal staples. Electrical wiring must be appropriately sized or it may overheat when covered by insulation. Have it inspected by a licensed electrician. Allow clearance around hot flues, exhaust fans, appliances and fittings that penetrate the ceiling to the manufacturers installation instructions. Clearances around downlights. Ceiling fires have increased significantly with the more common use of downlights that penetrate the ceiling. Take care to maintain minimum clearances around downlights and ensure that transformers are not underneath the insulation.