What I've done is put passage knobs (that do not have a locking mechanism) for the bottom handle and a deadbolt for the top part.

Most city codes REQUIRE a second means of egress(aka exit) other than the entry passage - - a second door or a window of a minimum size - - for any room which is used as sleeping quarters.

. / Markup (tentative) in the Senate Finance Committee.November 17 - December 24: Passage of tax reform bill targeted for as early as the Thanksgiving recess (November 17) or as late as Christmas Eve.The goal of the White House and Republican leadership is to have a tax reform bill signed into law within the next 3 to 8 weeks.If the bill is passed into law:December 31, 2017: Deadline to complete sale/acquisition of either relinquished or replacement property, in order to qualify for treatment of Section 1031.January 1, 2018: Modifications to Section 1031 become effective.The legislative schedule is aggressive.

I view Washington State as a landlord-friendly state, with perhaps the exception of Seattle/King County where the tenant union has been strong and has caused the passage of some local laws that make it more difficult for landlords. 

Maybe I am misinterpreting the tone of your passage and if that's the case I apologize. 

There are all kinds of products on the market to deal with narrow passages for dryer vent.

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It often seems at this stage of the project such a significant passage of time and effort has taken place that we are at the end, rather than the very beginning of a job.

Colour trends come and go, Navajo White will survive the passage of time.I use popular trends on my flips but will stay with Navajo, beige etc. in rentals.

I install the Schlage BE365 model, which is a deadbolt, and use a "passage knob" for the handle.