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For an inspector to avoid legal issues, some measures that can be taken are to form an LLC, do not refer to home inspectors and “experts”, use a caution sign whenever necessary, and take photos of the water meter before leaving the home.
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An InterNACHI certified home inspector should tell the house seller that a thorough inspection of the roof must completed. Inspectors are held to a high standard and that standard is to be used at every inspection. It would be unethical and unfair to “go easy” on someone’s inspection.
Research & Writing Assignment:
An InterNACHI certified home inspector should tell the house seller that a thorough inspection of the roof must completed. Inspectors are held to a high standard and that standard is to be used at every inspection. It would be unethical and unfair to “go easy” on someone’s inspection.
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Fall arrest systems provide protection for people working at heights. OSHA requires fall protection if workers are 6 feet or more from the ground.
Fall arrest systems perform better than railings and scaffolds and they give the worker the peace of mind to fully concentrate on the job at hand.
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I was asked by a real estate agent to speed it up on an inspection, that other inspectors had done similar size homes much quicker. I explained that no two homes are the same and the buyer had paid for a thorough and complete inspection. I also reminded them that they too could be brought into a lawsuit if I were to miss something. Never compromise your integrity for someone elses expectations.
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If a real estate agent asks you to speed it up on an inspection, tell them you are paid to do a thorough and complete inspection. Remind them they too could be brought into litigation if youve missed something. Never compromise your integrity for someone elses expectations
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The seller (non client) requests I omit the fact that there are foundation cracks. I politely inform the seller I am obligated under the Standards of Practice to inform my client of the presence of the cracks and any other items I may observe that fall within the Standards of Practice.
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After reading the article on the “three photos every inspector should take” I realized what a great check and balance practice that would be. Forgetting to turn off any water using system could be very problematic. As my camera does not have a time-stamp feature I would simply hold my watch next to the meter and take the three images at two minute intervals. I would do the same for the thermostat in the house ensuring I returned the setting to the value it was set at when I arrived.
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I have learned that joining InterNACHI was a good start for a successful home inspection career. The best way to avoid lawsuits is to be professional and as knowledgeable as i can be which means also becoming certified master ispector ,to incorporate or form llc ,never refer to my self as expert and use all the contracts and agreements InterNACHI is recommending to use to be legally covered.
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A real estate agent is offering a home inspector Leeds in exchange for being easyon the reports.
An InterNACHI certified home inspector would politely reject that offer ,explaining that his reports will always be professional and honest since this is what he is hired to do .
This is the only moral choice there is and eventually will be beneficial for the success of the business in the long run.
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A real estate agent arrives at the home inspection before the clients are there. She explains that her buyers are fearful so I should try not to scare them. During the home inspections, some issues were discovered in the crawlspace that required further evaluation by a structural contractor. Modifications to the sub-floor were obviously done by an un-qualified home-owner. On one hand, I want to avoid causing the buyer to become afraid and subsequently upsetting the realtor (who recommended me for the inspection). On the other hand, this condition requires attention and it is my job to convey that to the client and not down-play its significance.
The answer is the latter; document and communicate the findings to the client accurately and not worry what the agent thinks.
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Inspected a home. The roof seemed to be okay. Until I inspected the attic. There was water stains in one area of the attic ceiling and below it on attic floor. While the room below it I noticed fresh paint. I put this in my report. Then brought it to the seller’s attention. He then told me that if I could overlook that and remove it from my report that he would give an incentive for it. I declined his offer and told him that I couldn’t do that because it goes against my work ethics.
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During a home inspection the inspector is asked to over-look the electrical wiring in the garage.
If presented with this hypothetical situation during an inspection, the inspector should state and notify the home owner that and item found will need to be documented for the safe of there self and other who could be near or in the area. Try to make the owner/buyer/seller understand that all inspection criteria is a bases for safety, and ensuring the safety of them and others.
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Avoiding lawsuit, can be a scary topic to address. But insuring ones safety while doing an inspection is very important of avoiding a lawsuit. Safety can be address in many forms from if inspecting on a roof to ensure all proper safety measures are being taken. Such as ladder be place at a 4:1 ratio from the outer wall, placing safety cones and tape around the footing of the ladder, tying off the ladder at the top, ensuring the ladder extends three feet above the roof edge. But inspection safety is not just a physical act it can be a verbal act as well. Be sure when talking with clients that you never use the word expert/specialist unless you happen to be in that field. But using word like expert the client can hold you to a higher standard and if or when he results are not met then this could lead to problems down the road. Finally, do not overly address an identified defect and give salutations, if defects are found recommend that the owner/buyer call an EXPERT out to further evaluate the situation.
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Upon inspection of the stairs leading to the cellar of the home, two (2)risers are currently in need of replacement to ensure safety when ascending/descending the stair case. Once the two (2) risers have been replaced with new boards, the staircase will be sufficiently safe.
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A home inspector should never refer to himself/herself as an expert as tempting as that may be to entice customers to choose him/her over the competition. With that said, marketing oneself as an expert could set an inspector up for trouble if he/she misses something vital during an inspection, such as faulty wiring that caused a fire. The homeowner could sue and site the fact that the word “EXPERT” was used in the advertising materials. “EXPERT” makes most reasonable people assume that the one using that term is one of the best at what he/she does and is more qualified than another inspector, therefore that inspector should be liable for missing the faulty wiring.
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Being a first time student with no previous history at performing inspections, Ill use the example given as the basis of my essay.
If I were the home inspector being asked to take it easy on the roof, I would, in a professional manner, explain to the homeowner that i would do the best job possible to ensure all aspects of the roof are thoroughly inspected. But according to our code of ethics I would have to report all findings truthfully and honestly.
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Home inspectors should not offer or provide any disclosed or undisclosed financial compensation directly or indirectly to any real estate agent, real estate broker, or real estate company for referrals or for inclusion on lists of preferred and/or affiliated inspectors or inspection companies
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Home inspectors should not have any disclosed or undisclosed conflict of interest with the client. Accept or offer any disclosed or undisclosed commissions, rebates, profits, or other benefit from real estate agents, brokers, or any third parties having financial interest in the sale of the property
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If the client asked me to “go easy” on the roof inspection, I would professionally and tactfully inform them that what they’re implying for me to do could very well go against the Code of Ethics and my moral compass, and therefore I will perform the inspection as I have been taught; correctly.