Bathroom and Components

Door(s)

• Door is very difficult to slide on the track or did not operate smoothly.
• The door is damaged from a break in, pet, or has poor repairs.
• The dead bolt needs adjustment or is missing.
• The ball catch on the door needs adjustment or is missing.
• The door is damaged, defective, delaminated, installed improperly, missing, or does not latch securely.
• The door does not shut, is not square, is off track, peeling paint, or has been removed.
• The door rubs at the bottom, floor, jamb, or top when opening and closing.
• The door swings open/closed, swings over the step, or is weathered.
• The door stop is damaged or missing.
• The floor guides are missing or not operating.
• There is a gap around the door.
• The door handle is damaged, difficult to turn, loose, or missing.
• The door hardware is not recessed.
• The hinge is loose, missing, or missing screws.
• The door jamb is deteriorated.
• The door knob is loose, missing, or in need of repair/replacement.
• The mirror on the door is cracked or broken.
• The door is missing the handle or some other hardware.
• The door needed nail heads set, putty, prep and paint or seal.
• The shower doors swing, have a missing handle, or is not latching.
• The slide latch is difficult to operate.
• The strike-plate is missing, not latching, or is not tight.
• The door was not inspected with a key.
• Weather stripping is missing, damaged, or revealed daylight.
• Window on the door is broken, cracked, or has a damaged seal.
• The door would not close properly.

Door(s)

• The exhaust fan had a cover that was damaged or missing.
• The exhaust fan was damaged or dirty.
• The exterior vent was damaged or missing.
• The light on the exhaust fan flickered or was not working.
• The exhaust fan hummed during operation.
• The light cover had a burn mark, was damaged, or was missing.
• The exhaust fan was loose, missing, noisy, not working, or did not have a switch.
• The exhaust fan was not venting to the exterior.
• The exhaust fan was old, weak, or slow to work.
• The exhaust fan had a switch that was wired wrong.

Ceilings

• The ceiling has an access hole, crack, seam crack, multiple cracks, or several hairline cracks.
• The ceiling is damaged, deteriorated, loose, is missing a piece, or is missing in areas.
• The ceiling has nail pops, signs of repair, or is warped/buckled.
• The ceiling is peeling from water leak above.
• The ceiling has peeled in areas and needs prep/paint.
• The ceiling was peeling or loose.
• The ceiling has a light stain or a water stain.
• The ceiling revealed tape and nail beds in areas (cosmetic).
• The ceiling showed pulling or wrinkling of the drywall tape at the corner, which could reflect structural movement in this area.
• Evidence of possible mold-like substance was observed on ceiling.

Walls

• The walls have an access hole, bulge, crack, seam crack, hairline cracks, or multiple cracks.
• The walls have damage, pet damage, framing damage, or is deteriorated.
• The walls have missing or loose grout.
• The walls are loose or missing in areas.
• There are signs of moisture behind the walls and/or moisture stains on the walls.
• Possible mold-like substance is present on the walls.
• There are nail pops, peeling paint, or the wall is peeling/loose in areas.
• There are signs of repair or mismatch in paint at the walls.
• The wall is sloped, had tape pulling/wrinkling, or revealed tape and nail bed areas.
• The walls were missing silicone caulking around control knob cover plate.
• The walls were not finished properly (Missing caulk or paint).
• There is evidence of wood-destroying insects present at the walls.
• Evidence of possible mold-like substance is present on the walls.
• The medicine cabinet, mirror, shelf, soap dish, toilet paper holder, towel bar, or towel ring has any type of damage or is loose.

Floors

• The floor is blemished, cracked, damaged, deteriorated, or faded.
• The carpet is loose or loose at the edge.
• The grout on the flooring is damaged or missing.
• The floor has a hump, is loose, or missing.
• The floor needs shoe-mold, is not sealed at the edge, or is not sloped to drain.
• The floor had pet damage, slopes, squeaks, or is stained.
• The floor revealed a seam or had seams that were wide/inconsistent.
• The floor had tiles that were cracked, damaged, or loose.
• The floor had a transition piece that was missing, a trip hazard, or was warped/buckled.
• The floor was missing mortar/sealer or was not installed according to current standards.
• The floor felt weak (not supported), had wear/tear, or had wet stains.
• The floor revealed damage from WDI (Wood Destroying Insects).
• The floor had tiles that may contain asbestos.

Windows

• Sash Cords (Severed, Missing, Damaged)
• Crank Handle (Not Working, Loose, Missing, Damaged)
• Window Frame (Damaged, Loose, Peeling Paint, Moisture Damage)
• Window Did Not Close Completely
• Glass (Broken, Cracked, Missing, Loose at Frame)
• Glass Not Tempered
Glazing Missing
• Grille (Damaged)
• Lock (Loose, Not Operating properly, Damaged, Missing)
• NI – AC Unit in Window
• Sash (Difficult to Operate, Not Aligned, Rubs or Scrapes, Stuck, Top Slides Down)
• Screens (Missing, Damaged)
• Window Thermal Seals (Damaged, Cloudy)
• Sill, Casing, Frame (Damaged)
• Spring Rails (Loose, Weak, Missing)
• Missing Cranks
• Locks Not Working

Electrical Outlets

• No GFCI protection
• Damaged or missing faceplate – Damaged or missing weatherproof cover
• GFCI has multiple on one circuit, not grounded, will not reset, will not trip, or is not present.
• Open Neutral – Reverse Polarity – Not Working – Not Grounded – Obstructed – Wired to Light.

Electrical Fixtures and Switches

• Light fixture uses a light socket adapter and should have own outlet.
• Light bulb is missing or not working.
• Can’t find the switch to turn on the light fixture.
• The chain at the light fixture is missing or stuck.
• The cord is hanging by electrical wiring.
• The light cover is cracked or damaged.
• The light fixture is damaged, exposed, flickered, loose, missing, has broken glass, or uses an extension cord.
• There is a missing cover, missing, glass, missing globe, or missing a part.
• The light fixture is not working or old/rusty.
• The closet light has an exposed light bulb or does not have proper clearance from storage area.

Counters

• Does not butt evenly against wall (wall out of square).
• Countertop has more than an 8” inch overhang.
• Countertop had facing that was loose in some areas.
• Countertop has a burn mark, is chipped, is not level, is painted over, is stained, is swollen (blistered), is damaged, or is loose (not fastened securely).
• There is loose tile or grout at the countertop.
• The countertop has moisture stains or is swollen from moisture. (Showed signs of moisture intrusion).
• The countertop needs caulking with silicone along the backsplash.
• The countertop was cut out too wide at sink (gap was visible).

Cabinets

• The cabinets are damaged, don’t work smoothly, has loose hinges, is loose, is peeling in areas, is unfinished, uses drywall screws, has a loose handle, has moisture intrusion, or overlap each other when closing.
• The cabinets were warped or installed incorrectly.
• The cabinets rub against each other when opened, rubs/hits the dishwasher, rubs/hits the microwave, rubs/hits the oven door, or rubs/hits the refrigerator.
• The cabinets were sagged/warped, show wear/damage, has missing tracks/rails, were missing, or were missing hardware.
• There is mold present in the bathroom cabinets.

Plumbing, Drain, Waste and Vent Systems

• Drains that clog, leak, fail, or that are damaged or kinked.
• Drains that are clogged, slow to drain, or missing.
• Drains that have an “S” trap.
• Traps that are missing or sloped incorrectly.
• Drains that didn’t operate properly or hold water in the sinks.
• Drains that are double trapped or have an improper connection.
• Drains that are rusted or deteriorated.

Plumbing Water Supply and Shut-Off Valves

• The shut-off valves are difficult to access or are damaged.
• The knob of the shut-off valves is damaged, missing, or rubs against a wall, cabinet, or other obstruction.
• The shut-off valves are leaking, missing, seized, corroded, or not present.

Toilet

• The toilet bowl is cracked.
• The flush on the toilet is weak, slow to fill, or you have to hold the lever down.
• The toilet handle is missing or damaged.
• The toilet leaks on the floor, into the bowl, at the shut off valve, at the tank mount, from the tank to the toilet, or at the water supply.
• The toilet is loose on the floor (either slightly or very).
• The toilet runs after flushing.
• The toilet seat was damaged, loose, or missing.
• The shut off valve is missing at the toilet.
• The toilet makes a loud whining sound when the tank was refilling.
• The supply valve at the toilet was off.
• The tank lid is cracked or missing at the toilet.

Fixture Valve Installation and Temperature

• Shower/bathtub fixtures were installed improperly with reversed configuration.
• The hot water does not get above 100 degrees. The cold water does not get under 80 degrees.
• Sinks having reversed configuration (document under plumbing fixtures).

Installed Heat Source

• Supply register or return air cover is damaged, broken, loose, missing, noisy, old, or weak.
• There is no heat coming to the supply register.
• Baseboard heater is damaged, broken, loose, missing, noisy, old, weak, or has no heat coming from it.
• Supply register is not intended for the floor.
• The louver on the supply register is stuck or damaged.
• There is no cover for the supply register, baseboard heater, or return air vent.