Do home inspectors view all kinds of properties, like condos, town homes, and new homes?
Yes. The home inspector knows how to treat these kinds of properties, which sometimes have unique requirements. In multifamily dwellings, for example, each individual unit – no matter how small – is part of the bigger whole, the association. Inspectors know that big costs to the association will result in big assessments to the unit owners, says Palczuk. “The mentality that the association maintains everything is a big myth,” he says. “If there are 300 condos, you are 1/300th of the association. So if you take care of a small problem before it becomes a big problem, assessments for repairs may be reduced.” As for new homes, inspectors go beyond the visit by the typical building inspector, whose visit may take only 20 – 40 minutes to ensure the home warrants a certificate of occupancy. A home inspector’s scrutiny could take two to three hours. “It’s not to be critical of building inspectors, but they won’t pick up everything,” Palczuk says. “And the defects we pick up often parallel cod
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