Chapter 1 - San Diego Housing Commission

Chapter 10 – Housing Quality Standards, Inspections, and Utility Allowances
[24 CFR Part 982, Subpart I]
D. INITIAL HQS INSPECTION [24 CFR 982.401(a)]
1. Timely Initial HQS Inspection
To the extent practicable, the inspection will be completed within 15 days after the family and the
owner submit a RFTA.
The Initial Inspection will be conducted to:
- Determine if the unit and property meet the HQS defined in this Plan.
- Document the current condition of the unit.
- Document the information used for determination of rent-reasonableness.
- Document those items that may be considered tenant preference as permissible by HUD
regulations.
If the unit fails the initial HQS inspection, the family and owner will be advised to notify SDHC once
repairs are completed.
If two failed re-inspections occur, the unit will be disqualified.
2. Pre-inspection of Vacant units
SDHC will make every effort to accommodate owners who have vacancies that can be inspected
prior to having selected a tenant. Pre-approved inspections will be valid for 30 days. The owner will
still be required to submit the RFTA to staff to begin the leasing process.
E. MOVING FORWARD: BIENNIAL HQS INSPECTIONS
Units that have passed two consecutive initial and/or annual inspections on the first inspection will be
eligible for inspection every two years.
Requests for the biennial inspection be waived and the unit to be inspected in the “off” year will be
reviewed by the Inspection Supervisor on a case-by-case basis.
Units that qualify for an annual inspection waiver will be subject to random inspections in the “off” year
to ensure that they are maintained to minimum standards. This will ensure this activity continues to be
viable.
Participants will retain the right to request special inspections at any time in accordance with the Special
Inspection policy.
F. ANNUAL HQS INSPECTIONS [24 CFR 982.405(a), 24 CFR 982.405(b)(2)]
SDHC conducts an annual HQS inspection within 3 months prior to the anniversary date. Special or
Emergency inspections may be scheduled between anniversary dates.
The property owner must correct HQS deficiencies that cause a unit to fail unless the tenant is
responsible.
The family must allow SDHC to inspect the unit at reasonable times with reasonable notice.
The family and owner are notified of the date and time of the inspection appointment by mail. If the
family is unable to be present, they must reschedule the appointment to be conducted within 14 days of
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