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Baltimore County
Rental Inspections
Is This Required?
All rental properties with six or fewer dwelling units must be inspected. Have an inspection performed by a state-licensed home inspector. The inspector must complete an Inspection Sheet for each unit you intend to rent.
What Is Included?
Inspectors look for the following:
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Smoke detectors
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Carbon monoxide alarms are installed in the common area outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the dwelling unit
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Electrical system has no apparent visual hazards
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All plumbing is functional with no apparent visual hazards
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All windows designed to be opened are operational
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All combustion appliances (furnace, hot water heater, dryer, etc.) are properly vented
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Secondary means of escape from sleeping areas exist with no exterior health or safety hazards
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