CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF SERVICES

 

 

"Just like you wouldn’t purchase a car without an inspection, you shouldn’t move into a rental without one. Protect yourself before you sign."

Pre-Inspections Is the Way to Go...... Here is why:

 

Pre-inspections are essential in rental properties because they help protect both property owners and tenants by clearly documenting the condition of the unit before occupancy. By identifying maintenance issues, safety hazards, or code concerns in advance, landlords can address repairs early, reduce liability, and avoid costly emergency fixes later. For tenants, pre-inspections ensure the home is safe, functional, and properly maintained, while also preventing disputes over damages at move-out. Overall, pre-inspections promote accountability, preserve property value, and support a smoother, more professional rental experience for everyone involved.

 

 

 

An HQS (Housing Quality Standards)/HUD inspection ensures that a housing unit meets minimum health, safety, and livability requirements. Here’s what an pre-inspection or general HQS/HUD inspection could provides for you based on Tier selection: (**Pre-Inspection is different from HUD HQS inspection, inquire about BAHC Tier 1:Pre-Inspection & Tier 2: Full HUD HQS Inspection)

 

  • Sanitary Facilities

  • Ensures the unit has a working toilet, sink, and bathtub/shower with proper hot and cold running water.

  • Food Preparation & Refuse Disposal

  • Verifies the presence and proper functioning of a kitchen sink, stove, and refrigerator, along with safe trash disposal.

  • Space and Security

  • Confirms adequate living and sleeping space, secure doors and windows, and proper locks for resident safety.

  • Thermal Environment

  • Checks that the unit has a safe, working heating system capable of maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature.

  • Illumination and Electricity

  • Ensures each room has adequate lighting, working outlets, and safe electrical systems with no exposed wiring.

  • Structure and Materials

  • Inspects walls, ceilings, floors, and roofs for structural soundness, leaks, holes, or hazards.

  • Interior Air Quality

  • Looks for proper ventilation and absence of mold, excessive moisture, or other air quality concerns.

  • Water Supply

  • Confirms a safe, potable water source with acceptable water pressure and temperature.

  • Lead-Based Paint (for pre-1978 units)

  • Checks for deteriorated paint and compliance with lead safety requirements.

  • Access and Egress

  • Ensures safe entry, exit, and emergency egress from the unit.

  • Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

  • Verifies required detectors are installed, properly located, and functioning.

  • Fire Safety

  • Reviews fire exits, clearance, and general fire prevention measures.

  • Health and Safety Hazards

  • Identifies trip hazards, sharp edges, pest infestation, and other conditions that may pose risks to occupants.

  • Overall Compliance

  • Confirms the unit meets HUD and local housing authority HQS requirements for rental approval and continued occupancy.

 

We service Non Profits, Owners, Potential Tenants, and the community as a whole.

 

All staff is HQS/HUD NSPIRE certified and trained.