- Paint
Lead based paint was commonly used in homes built prior to 1978 and can represent serious health concerns if peeling, chippings or flaking. HUD requires homes that were built prior to 1978 for such defective surfaces to be removed by an approved method scrapping and reapplying fresh paint over the areas. - Hand Rails
- Railings
- Hot Water Heater Pressure Relief Valves
- Broken Windows
- GFCI Outlets
- Doors
- Security Bars
- Cracked (or Heaving) Pavement
- Leaking Roof
- Leaking Pipes
- Heat Source
- Flooring|
- Mold
- Attic and Crawl Spaces
- Other Structures
- Pools
- Walls
- Floor Surfaces
- Water
- Utilities
- Wires
- Heating Units
- Air Conditioning Units
- Defective Conditions
- Missing Appliances
- Septic Systems
- Well
- Roof
Require that the roof is water tight and shows no evidence of missing shingles, tiles, flashing or signs of leaking - Garage Doors
- Plumbing
- Underground Storage Tanks
- Drainage
require the home to be graded so water (rain water) drains away from the homes exterior perimeter walls and does not pool / pond on the property. - Hazards
- Wood Structural Components
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