Tenants keep calling for inspections, but the reality behind those requests is far more complicated than a simple walk-through and a quick report. We pull back the curtain on what really happens when renters ask for a home inspection and why many professionals choose to pass—covering lease restrictions, limited access, local rental laws, and the very real risk of getting pulled into landlord–tenant disputes. We start with the legal basics: renters in many places can request inspections, but ...
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Tenants keep calling for inspections, but the reality behind those requests is far more complicated than a simple walk-through and a quick report. We pull back the curtain on what really happens when renters ask for a home inspection and why many professionals choose to pass—covering lease restrictions, limited access, local rental laws, and the very real risk of getting pulled into landlord–tenant disputes. We start with the legal basics: renters in many places can request inspections, but ...
Should Your Clients Tag Along on the Home Inspection?
Inspector Toolbelt Talk
22 minutes
4 months ago
Should Your Clients Tag Along on the Home Inspection?
Whether clients should attend home inspections is a question that plagues both new and seasoned professionals. After 20 years in the field and countless inspections, I've concluded that despite some challenges, having clients present during inspections creates the best outcomes for everyone involved. The most compelling reason for client attendance comes down to communication efficiency. When clients witness the inspection process firsthand, they develop a clearer understanding of their prop...
Inspector Toolbelt Talk
Tenants keep calling for inspections, but the reality behind those requests is far more complicated than a simple walk-through and a quick report. We pull back the curtain on what really happens when renters ask for a home inspection and why many professionals choose to pass—covering lease restrictions, limited access, local rental laws, and the very real risk of getting pulled into landlord–tenant disputes. We start with the legal basics: renters in many places can request inspections, but ...
