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Scope of inspections - cabinets & drawers

Larry H

started a topic about 5 years ago

When inspecting rental properties, is it reasonable to look inside kitchen & bathroom cabinets? It seems to me that doing so would be required to inspect under sink plumbing for leaks and/or mold. However, what about other cabinets? Is checking proper operation of hinges and drawer glides a valid inspection action? What if in so doing, evidence of illegal activity is observed?

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Scott H

said about 5 years ago

Don't be ridiculous. Just check the sink cabinets for leaks. Don't go through all your tenants stuff snooping. If you do run across something illegal you can: tell the tenant to stop it and remedy the situation, you can call the police, or you can ignore it.

John P

said about 5 years ago

I don't think checking "proper operation of hinges and drawer glides" is worth the risk of being accused of theft or improperly searching the property. When I inspect a property it's for major issues, leaking, floor settling, are they smoking, is it reasonably clean, etc. If they break a cabinet hinge and don't tell me it'll be dealt with when they move out.