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Housing Quality Standards HQSHUD Inspection Check List for

Housing Choice Voucher HCV ProgramSection 8 or Plan Ocho

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Landlord Self-Inspection Checklist

Bob Burns

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Major Areas of Unit Questions to Ask?

Yes/No Repairs Needed

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Mechanical Items

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Electricity

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1) Do all the fixtures and outlets work?• At least 2 electrical outlets per room.• One outlet and one light fixture per room.

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2) Is there lighting in common hallways & porches?

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3) Are all the outlets, light switches and fuse boxes properly covered with no

cracks or breaks in the plates or doors?

• Are all the three-prong outlets grounded properly?

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4) Are electric fixtures securely fastened without any hanging or exposed wires in

areas where the tenant's family has access?

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5) Does the UNIT have a properly working and installed Ground Fault

Interrupter GFI Outlet?

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6) Are all 3 prong electrical outlets grounded?

Three Prong Outlet Tester

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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning = HVAC

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7) Are all utilities on the day of the inspection?

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8) Is there permanently installed and properly operating heating equipment?

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9) If there are Air Conditioning units installed are they cooling properly?

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Next:Plumbing: Bathroom, Kitchen and Other

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Housing Quality Standards HQSEnd of Part I

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