We have an old house that has 4 fireplaces in it. We are leaving the country for a few years and I was wondering how I could make the fireplaces inoperable. We are going to rent the house while we are gone and I do not want them to be able to use the fireplaces.
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Not sure these are great ideas; just a couple of things I've seen over the years:
1. Padlock and chain. I've seen this done at resorts during summer months. May or may not work--given the fireplace's configuration.
2. Brick it in. Saw this once in a rental apartment a long time ago. Perhaps it can be done in such a way that it LOOKS more permanent than it is(?)
I've never had rental property (so I'm no expert)--but I'd guess most such measures are circumventable by determined renters; perhaps you should put something in your lease agreement as well. (Hopefully they'd honor lease conditions--not so sure about that one either!)
Good luck! Where are you heading? :)
Regards,
-k2 in CO
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1. Padlock and chain. I've seen this done at resorts during summer months. May or may not work--given the fireplace's configuration.
2. Brick it in. Saw this once in a rental apartment a long time ago. Perhaps it can be done in such a way that it LOOKS more permanent than it is(?)
I've never had rental property (so I'm no expert)--but I'd guess most such measures are circumventable by determined renters; perhaps you should put something in your lease agreement as well. (Hopefully they'd honor lease conditions--not so sure about that one either!)
Good luck! Where are you heading? :)
Regards,
-k2 in CO
Moderator, Miscellaneous Forum
http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Miscellaneous
