{"id":27997,"date":"2024-08-23T06:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=27997"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:42:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T21:42:20","slug":"buyer-what-are-home-inspectors-not-allowed-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-what-are-home-inspectors-not-allowed-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying for Your Inspection: What Are Home Inspectors Not Allowed to Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re about to get a home inspection<\/a>, you\u2019re on the home stretch of buying your new home. The home inspection process \u2014 from hiring a qualified inspector to reading the inspection report \u2014 can be a nerve-racking time, but rest assured that good home inspectors are very thorough, detail-oriented, and well-trained, and they have most likely been in the business for long enough to know what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n

Home inspection laws vary a great deal state by state, and even by county or city, so it\u2019s impossible to nail down exactly what the process will be like. Still, there are certain things you can anticipate across the board, including some things that you should not expect from your inspector \u2014 because they aren\u2019t allowed to do those things.<\/p>\n

Licensing requirements for home inspectors vary state by state, so it\u2019s important to choose an inspector who is part of a recognized inspection association, like the American Society of Home Inspectors<\/a> (ASHI), the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors<\/a> (InterNACHI), or a similarly qualified professional. A good home inspector will work within their scope of practice \u2014 meaning, they\u2019ll do everything that they\u2019re supposed to do, and nothing that they aren\u2019t allowed to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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When it comes to your home inspection, you probably have a lot of questions<\/a>. One enormous question: What are home inspectors not allowed to do? After consulting with experts, we compiled a list of things to expect from your inspection, including what home inspectors are and aren\u2019t allowed to do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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