Service to inspect rental to insure compliance?

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I'd feel more comfortable having some official seal of approval on units I self manage.

Does this exist?

What does it cost?

How often do you do it?

Thomas S. · Answer

You are over complicating things. The only things you really need to check for is common scenes safety items and that everything is working properly. No different than your own home. You should be doing regular inspections to insure filters are changed, batteries are changed, no water/fixtures are leaking and that your tenant is in compliance with your lease.

Simple common scenes items that do not require a specialist. Keep it simple.

Anna M. · Answer

Fair enough.  So as suggested, familiarize yourself with the local laws and when in doubt check with a real estate attorney and/or directly with the county/city.  That being said there may be others here at BP that are from Dallas, Texas that may help shed some light.

Anna M. · Answer

Fair enough.  So as suggested, familiarize yourself with the local laws and when in doubt check with a real estate attorney and/or directly with the county/city.  That being said there may be others here at BP that are from Dallas, Texas that may help shed some light.

Ronald Rohde · Answer

To be fair, "common sense" isn't always common.

In Texas, it depends on the local jurisdiction of the rental property. For example, Garland has a $40 annual rental fee, they have strict requirements for landlords and would be worth a home inspection + rental compliance.

More than just the property, the paperwork and timing of demands can be just as expensive for landlords.

Kim Meredith Hampton · Answer

I would talk with a local property manager, and see if they could offer a la carte services for those items, unless you want full service

Robert A Garcia · Answer

They would also give you time to correct any problems

Robert A Garcia · Answer

Check with your City and see if they have a system in place to license and inspect..I'm sure even if they didn't, they would be happy to inspect your place no charge

Steve S. · Answer

I've had all my rentals inspected before I purchased them. Is that what you're referring to?  I'm thinking more of an expert to ensure compliance with rental and tenant laws.

Kim Meredith Hampton · Answer

Steve,

I set myself up with a local home inspector, he does move, move out and periodically. It’s not cheap, but well worth the cost.

Steve S. · Answer

For me it would be more of imsurance that what I've read and what I'm doing to enforce the laws in my rentals is in compliance should anything happen. I have read them. I believe I'm in compliance. I admit there are others smarter than I about the laws, which is the root of my post.

The intent was to get a double check. Maybe I'm overly concerned but I prefer to be certain

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