Frequently Asked Questions for Renters (FEMA P-2325)

The document is a Building Codes Toolkit for Homeowners and Occupants, providing answers to frequently asked questions for renters regarding building codes, vulnerabilities to natural hazards, and retrofitting options. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the construction type, age of the property, and potential vulnerabilities to specific natural hazards like earthquakes, high winds, and floods. It also highlights the need for renters to be aware of the building codes, retrofitting requirements, and natural hazard insurance coverage by the property owner. Lastly, it recommends checking for previous natural hazard damage, flood hazard area designation, and wildfire risk if the property is located in a wildland-urban interface.