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Baltimore County now Requires Rental Inspections, Due by July 1

2008-06-05T15:03:24Z

In December 2007, Baltimore County passed a law requiring landlords to register their rental properties and have them licensed. By July 1, 2008, all properties must be registered with the County and have passed an inspection by a licensed home inspector.

We offer this service to any landlord on a per unit basis. I urge all clients to read and understand the County Requirements prior to the inspection to prevent the need and expense of a re-inspection. To facilitate this type of inspection, all inspected items should be easily accessible at the time of the inspection.

The inspection includes the following items:

* Smoke Detectors

* Electrical System

* Plumbing System

* Proper Operation and Ventilation of Furnace, Water Heater, Washer & Dryer (if installed)

* Proper Emergency Egress from Basement Sleeping Area

* Proper Railings on Interior & Exterior Steps

* Readily Observable Health & Safety Hazards

Visit http://www.alpinspections.com/baltimore-county-rental-property-inspections.html

e-mail: info@ALPInspections.com

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ASHI Client Bill of Rights

2008-06-03T17:42:01Z

From choosing a neighborhood to hiring a real estate agent to buying the right home, it’s easy for potential homebuyers to feel overwhelmed by all the decisions that go into the home-buying process. Who can one trust and what can he or she expect? As a member of ASHI and licensed by the state, my only interest, is the best interest of my clients. Every inspector would do well to serve his or her clients with the following in mind.......

ASHI Client Bill of Rights

· To be assured the inspector is objective in his or her reporting and will not knowingly understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions.

· To be assured the inspector’s opinion is based on genuine conviction within the scope of his or her education and experience.

· To be assured the inspector stays current with the industry body of knowledge through continuing education.

· To be assured the inspector will not disclose inspection results or client information without client approval.

· To be assured the inspector has not accepted any form of compensation for recommending contractors, services or products.

· To be assured the inspector will not offer to repair or replace for compensation any component covered by the ASHI Standards of Practice for one year after the inspection.

· To be assured future referrals to the inspector from real estate agents are not dependent on the inspection findings or the sale of the property.

· To be assured the home inspector has no financial interest in the transaction.

· To be assured the inspector is not receiving compensation for the inspection from any other party.

· To be assured the inspector did not compensate the real estate agent or other party for the referral to the client.

Stove Safety

2008-02-20T15:26:01Z

According to the court-approved agreement, Sears will notify nearly 4 million customers who may have bought stoves between July 2000 and September 2007 that they either can get anti-tip safety brackets installed for free or receive gift cards or reimbursements of up to $100 to qualifying customers.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/02/20/stove.tipover/index.html

I write this up all the time. I am amazed that the installers just don't follow the installation instructions. Many times on inspections, I will find the bracket still in its original packaging in a kitchen drawer. I hope that all the people affected opt for the free installation. A gift card won't save anyone from being hurt when the stove tips over. Anatol

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It is finished, sort of..

2008-02-15T16:41:26Z

My web site up up and running. I would appreciate any feedback on design and content. As with anything I am making minor adjustments as needed.

Thanks, Anatol

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Don't forget the delagates

2008-02-12T13:07:42Z

When you vote in the Chesapeake, Beltway,Potomac or Crabcake Primary today, don't just vote just for your candidate. Make sure you vote for the delegates that are committed to your candidate.

Anatol

It's the simple things

2008-02-07T17:33:02Z

At yesterday's inspection, my client was walking out the front door to greet me, he tripped. He was ok. I looked at the threshold and it was 1.5 " above the floor. The rear door threshold was 2" above the floor. These thresholds are a serious trip hazard and need to be repaired. Sometimes a report may be too technical, but my client clearly understood this hazard.

New Inspection Company: ALP Inspections LLC

2008-02-02T15:19:47Z

This is my first blog post, with many more to come. I have started my own inspection company, after four years working for a multi-inspection company. They have changed their business model to serve inspectors by supplying tools, reports, education, etc... and are no longer booking inspections.

My new company, ALP Inspections LLC is open and I am working hard to get the news out. I have created a new website, but not all the pages are up, still working on that. Feel free to have a look and let me know what you think.

I have performed over 800 inspections and am a member of ASHI. If you or any of your clients need a residential or commercial inspection in Maryland, please get in touch with me. If you would like some business cards for you or your office, just drop me a note with your contact information and I'll send some along.

Thanks,

Anatol

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