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ii. The checklist of what the inspection will cover; <br /> iii. A request that animals be caged,removed from the unit,or physically under leash by the pet <br /> owner; <br /> iv. The website address of the Attorney General's Landlords' and Tenants' Rights and <br /> Responsibilities publication; <br /> v. A request any rescheduling be made at least one business day prior to the scheduled inspection. <br /> If the tenant has given official notice to vacate the unit,the tenant can request the inspection is <br /> instead conducted after moveout has occurred; <br /> vi. A notice that the tenant does not need to be present for the inspection to occur, but any <br /> unaccompanied minor children cannot be home; <br /> vii.A notice that the tenant is welcome to accompany the Inspector throughout the inspection. <br /> 8. Complaint Inspection requested by Tenant. A tenant may request an inspection due to an <br /> unresolved maintenance issue or an emergency situation. The Inspector will ask if the tenant has <br /> already discussed the issue with the property manager. If the tenant has not first contacted the <br /> property manager about the issue,the Inspector will advise the tenant that must be done first and <br /> take no further action. If the tenant has contacted the property manager,but is not getting resolve <br /> on the issue,the Inspector will contact the property manager in an attempt to discuss the issue over <br /> the phone. The Inspector will respond to the tenant and conduct a limited inspection based on the <br /> tenant's complaint with or without the property manager present. The complaint-based inspection <br /> will not replace the required annual inspection unless the property manager is present and the tenant <br /> agrees to it. <br /> 9. Complaint Inspection by other party—If a Code Enforcement complaint on a rental property comes <br /> from a neighbor, the Rental Inspector and Property Maintenance Specialist shall discuss the <br /> property and either will handle the complaint. Factors determining the assigning of responsibility <br /> can include results from a previous rental inspection, established relationship with the property <br /> manager,or if the complaint is a repeat violation. <br /> 10. Referral from Police or Fire Departments. During response to a 9-1-1 call,a responding police <br /> officers or firefighters may notice what they feel are questionable property conditions. The Rental <br /> Inspector will discuss the concern with the officer or firefighter before contacting the property <br /> manager and/or tenant as the situation warrants. <br /> Conducting Inspections <br /> 1. Property manager present <br /> i. No-Show—if the property manager fails to show to a scheduled appointment,or more than 15 <br /> minutes late, the inspection time will be considered one of the inspections included in the <br /> license fee. <br /> Formatted:Strikethrough <br /> Rental Inspections Procedures Policy <br /> DRAFT- January 2025 <br /> Page 4 <br />