what is required of a room for it to be considered a
2,606MLS definition of bedroom?
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Spencer Howard
About 10 years ago
Does anyone have a source for the closet requirement? I have never found anything in MLS, HUD, FHA, or International Residential Code that local jurisdictions follow requiring closets in bedrooms. It seems more of a "Best Practice" and not regulated by any governing organization. Of course, windows, doors, minimum sizes, heat, and electrical, etc., have well documented and published requirements that must be followed for bedrooms, but nothing about closets. Any help appreciated...
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DislikeVickey Wachtel
About 10 years ago
Must have a closet and a door that closes. For safety issues a window or access to the outside.
Holly Montalbano
About 10 years ago
It needs a closet, door and window to be listed as a bedroom. To be functional, it should also have easy access to a bath,
Shannon Register
About 10 years ago
According to the tax collector assessor every room that has a closet is a bedroom (except for the kitchen that has a pantry!) So you won't see a closet in the study.
Jay Thomas
About 10 years ago
A bedroom needs to have a window and a build-in closet in the room to be officially considered a bedroom. You can of course list an extra room, bonus room etc. that can be used as a bedroom but 'officially' a build in closet is a requirement to be considered a 'legal' bedroom.
Veronica Mullenix
About 10 years ago
Most appraisers consider a room a bedroom if it has a closet and if it has privacy, or a door. A bedroom also needs a way out other than a door, a window.
Lofts are an exception. Most lofts do offer privacy, but lack a closet and obviously have no door.
Lofts are an exception. Most lofts do offer privacy, but lack a closet and obviously have no door.
Ronald Camacho
About 10 years ago
Great question. I heard somewhere that a bedroom must have two methods of ingress and egress, usually a door and a window. I'm curiuos to see what answers you get.
Dori Lacamu
About 10 years ago
A bedroom must have a closet, a window, and direct access to a bathroom. (The bathroom must be on the same level as the bedroom and must contain a shower or bathtub.) I'm not sure of an MLS rule.
Disclaimer: Answers provided are just opinions and should not be accepted as advice.
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