http://www.investmentpropertiesmiamiflorida.com/checklist.html Section 8 Housing Quality Standards HQS Checklist Slideshow Landlords can use to prepare for the HUD's Housing Choice Voucher HCV or Sec 8 program inspection.
1. Housing Quality Standards HQS
HUD Inspection Check List for
Housing Choice Voucher HCV Program
Section 8 or Plan Ocho
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6. 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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7. 2) Is there lighting in common
hallways & porches?
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8. 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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9. 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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10. 5) Does the UNIT have a properly
working and installed Ground Fault
Interrupter GFI Outlet?
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11. 6) Are all 3 prong electrical outlets grounded?
Three Prong Outlet Tester
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12. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning = HVAC
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13. 7) Are all utilities on the day of the
inspection?
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14. 8) Is there permanently installed and
properly operating heating equipment?
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15. 9) If there are Air Conditioning units
installed are they cooling properly?
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16. Next:
Plumbing: Bathroom, Kitchen and Other
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17. Housing Quality Standards HQS
End of Part I
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