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The Section 8 First-Inspection Checklist Landlords Wish They Had

By Mr. Chairman · Published · Updated

Most first Section 8 inspections fail on a handful of repeat items: missing smoke detectors, unsecured water heaters, chipped paint in pre-1978 units, missing outlet covers, and inoperable windows. Walk the unit with this checklist a week early and the first inspection usually passes.

What does the inspector actually check?

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What fails most often?

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