Missing handrails are a common thing to see on a home inspection here in Parkland FL. Why is this an issue though?
First, it is a safety issue. Children, the elderly, even a healthy young adult. No one wants to take a fall down the stairs to say the least.
Second, it can affect your funding. If you are getting an FHA or a VA loan, they many times pick on this item during their appraisals.
Third, it’s just not functional. Handrails help people up and down the stairs and is a simple function of a stair system.
