CFR > Title 24 - Housing and Urban Development > CHAPTER IX—OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT > PART 982—SECTION 8 TENANT BASED ASSISTANCE: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM > SUBPART I—Dwelling Unit: Housing Quality Standards, Subsidy Standards, Inspection and Maintenance (§982.401 to §982.406) > 982.405—PHA initial and periodic unit inspection.

982.405—PHA initial and periodic unit inspection.

(a) The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family prior to the initial term of the lease, at least annually during assisted occupancy, and at other times as needed, to determine if the unit meets the HQS. (See § 982.305(b)(2) concerning timing of initial inspection by the PHA.)
(b) The PHA must conduct supervisory quality control HQS inspections.
(c) In scheduling inspections, the PHA must consider complaints and any other information brought to the attention of the PHA.
(d) The PHA must notify the owner of defects shown by the inspection.
(e) The PHA may not charge the family or owner for initial inspection or reinspection of the unit.

Code of Federal Regulations

[60 FR 34695, July 3, 1995, as amended at 64 FR 26647, May 14, 1999; 64 FR 56914, Oct. 21, 1999]