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preference to single-family homes will be during late spring, summer, and early fall. If the <br /> inspection is done during winter months,a recent(within 6-months)aerial photo may be used for <br /> discussion purposes,but not for enforcement action. <br /> 9. Places where an inspection will not occur: <br /> i. Cupboards/cabinets - An inspector will not open any cupboard or drawer, except electrical <br /> panels, cabinets under sinks so that plumbing can be inspected, and cabinets above <br /> stoves/microwaves to inspect venting. <br /> ii. Furniture,dressers,chests,nightstands,medicine cabinets,etc. <br /> iii. Under beds or furniture. <br /> iv. Any boxes,totes,cases,suitcases,etc. <br /> v. In closets,the inspector will not move or touch any items to inspect the floors and ceilings for <br /> evidence of water leaks,insect infestation,or of use as an illegal bedroom. Well rooms are not <br /> considered closets and may be inspected as any other room. <br /> vi. The Rental Inspector will not climb,stand,or sit on any piece of furniture. <br /> 10. Photography. Photos may only be taken by the Inspector for items needing correction. The subject <br /> of the photo shall be prominent with any additional area as needed to identify location within the <br /> rental unit. The photo shall not,to the fullest extent practicable,include any personal belongings, <br /> people,or other evidence to the address. <br /> 11. Plain Sight Doctrine—Evidence of Crime. An inspector,while in the performance of their official <br /> duties,may happen upon evidence of felony or gross misdemeanor level illegal activity in the unit. <br /> The inspector will discretely(if the tenant is present)tell the property manager of the situation and <br /> they will end the inspection and leave the unit. The inspector will contact the Police Department <br /> immediately to discuss the issue and wait outside of the unit for further instructions. <br /> 12. Pets. All pets shall be secured by the tenant prior to conducting the inspection. If the property <br /> manager is familiar with the pet,the property manager may(with consent of the tenant)secure the <br /> pet. Gentle and docile pets may,at the Inspector's discretion,be unsecured during the inspection. <br /> Refusal or the inability to secure pets will result in the cancellation of the inspection. <br /> GM. Report of Inspection Findings <br /> 1. Report to Property Owner. The property manager will receive an inspection result statement via <br /> email within two business days of the inspection along with the timeframes and procedures for any <br /> required corrections. <br /> 2. Report to Tenant. Upon leaving an inspection, the Inspector will leave a card noting that an <br /> inspection was conducted;the Inspector's name,phone number,and email address;and indicate if <br /> any follow-up corrections and inspections will be required(generally). The tenant may contact the <br /> FFormatted:Strikethrough <br /> Rental Inspections Procedures Policy <br /> DRAFT- January 2025 <br /> Page 6 <br />