Pre-Rental Home Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

General

• Is the electric service turned on for the inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there lighting in the common hallways and porches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all receptacles properly wired? No open grounds, reverse polarity, or open neutrals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do light fixtures on the interior and exterior have globes or covers if so designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the electrical service drop and service entrance cable (both sides of meter) in good condition, with no deterioration to the covers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wire clamps and conduit installed at disposals and electric water heaters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fuel supply for the heating system on/filled? All pilot lights lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flue connections sealed and tight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are HVAC controls in place and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are intake air filters clean and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is heat available and adequate in all habitable rooms? (Minimum of 68°F)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do radiators and boilers function with no leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the central A/C functioning as designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does water heater function?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a full-sized drain line (¾-inch) on the TPR valve and is it constructed of appropriate material? (No PVC plastic)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a barrier/protection around gas-fired water heaters located in areas where safety hazards may exist? This may include the kitchen or hallway.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the water heater rust-free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walls and ceiling free of air and moisture leaks, loose material, large holes, and cracks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors free of weak spots or missing floorboards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all doors free of double-keyed locks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there free and clear access to all exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entrances and exit doors solid-core?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do first floor windows and those opening to a stairway, fire escape or landing have functional locks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a functioning smoke alarm on each level of unit, including basement? Is smoke alarm located at the hallway leading to the bedroom(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoke alarms that are installed on walls at least 4-inches and not more than 12-inches from ceiling. Are smoke alarms installed on ceilings at least 4-inches from the wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unit free of any evidence of insect or rodent infestation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unit free of any evidence of mold and mildew?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gutters firmly attached and have downspouts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exterior surfaces in good condition and will prevent moisture and vermin intrusion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are openings around doors and windows weather-tight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is chimney secure? Is flue tightly sealed with no gaps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all handrails properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a handrail present when there are 4 or more consecutive steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a guardrail present when there is a drop off of 30-inches or more at a landing, deck, or stair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways free of any loose, broken, or missing steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways free of any tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is unit free of debris inside and outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is unit clean and ready for move-in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least one 3 prong recepticle in each room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If fireplace is not operational, is the chimney capped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is crawl space vented properly, and is there insulation present on exposed pipes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a vapor barrier?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Common Room(s)

• Do all fixtures and receptacle work (at least 2 receptacles/room or one receptacle and one light fixture/room)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all receptacles, light switches, and electrical boxes properly covered with no cracks or breaks in the doors and cover plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light/electrical fixtures securely fastened without any hanging or exposed wires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do lighting fixtures have all bulbs functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do light fixtures on the interior and exterior have globes or covers if so designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all receptacles, switches, smoke alarms free of all paint?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do door and window locks have all screws and striker/latch/connector plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least one functional exterior window?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do windows open, hold open, close and lock properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any cracked or broken window panes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient caulking around frames?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the walls/floors/ceilings stain-free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors and windows close/lock easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all paint in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bathroom(s)

• 2. Do all fixtures and receptacles work? Is there a three pronged GFCI if the receptacle is within 6 ft of the sink?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all receptacles, light switches, and electrical boxes properly covered with no cracks or breaks in the doors and cover plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light/electrical fixtures securely fastened without any hanging or exposed wires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do lighting fixtures have all bulbs functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do light fixtures on the interior and exterior have globes or covers if so designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all receptacles, switches, smoke alarms free of all paint?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the toilet securely fastened to the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the toilet flush and flaps seal properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At sink, is there hot and cold running water, clear and proper drainage, and no leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At tub/shower, is there hot and cold running water, clear and proper drainage, and no leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At sink, is there hot and cold running water, clear and proper drainage, and no leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bathroom vented with either an exterior window or ducted exhaust fan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do door and window locks have all screws and striker/latch/connector plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do windows open, hold open, close and lock properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all window panes crack and break free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor of the cabinet under the sink in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the under sink plumbing in the bathroom in good condition (no leaks, clean, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient caulking around frames?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the walls/floors/ceilings stain-free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors and windows close/lock easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all paint in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If sink is metal, is it rust-free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bedroom(s)

• Do all fixtures and receptacle work (at least 2 receptacles/room or one receptacle and one light fixture/room)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all receptacles, light switches, and electrical boxes properly covered with no cracks or breaks in the doors and cover plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light/electrical fixtures securely fastened without any hanging or exposed wires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do lighting fixtures have all bulbs functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do light fixtures on the interior and exterior have globes or covers if so designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all receptacles, switches, smoke alarms free of all paint?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do door and window locks have all screws and striker/latch/connector plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least one functional exterior window?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do windows open, hold open, close and lock properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all of the window panes crack/ break-free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient caulking around frames?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all of the walls/ceilings/floors stain-free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors and windows close/lock easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all paint in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen

• Are all receptacles, light switches, and electrical boxes properly covered with no cracks or breaks in the doors and cover plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do lighting fixtures have all bulbs functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light/electrical fixtures securely fastened without any hanging or exposed wires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do light fixtures on the interior and exterior have globes or covers if so designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all receptacles, switches, smoke alarms free of all paint?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At sink, is there hot and cold running water, clear and proper drainage, and no leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At gas stove, is there a hand-operated gas shut off valve?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cabinets securely fastened to walls or ceiling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate space for food preparation and storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cabinet doors securely hung and all drawers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do door and window locks have all screws and striker/latch/connector plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all burners function with normal user controls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is seal/gasket at oven door in place and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does refrigerator/freezer cool properly? Is it large enough for family size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are refrigerator and freezer door seals/gaskets complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do windows open, hold open, close and lock properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the dishwasher drained properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor of the cabinet under the sink in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If sink is metal, is it rust free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the disposal rust/ deterioration free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient caulking around frames?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the walls/ceilings/floors stain free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors and windows close/lock easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all paint in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A