1. Always need careful
inspection
2.
Are the skeleton of the house
3.
Include such elements as the foundation, the frame, the windows, the
roof
4.
Require inspection even when new construction
5.
Require on-going maintenance
6.
Address defects which are right out in the open, patent defects
7.
Address defects which are out of sight, latent defects
8.
Also may have legal defects such as issues with title claims and zoning.
9.
Biggest players: cracks, moisture, stickiness, looseness, unevenness, insects
& slides.
10.
Include new houses, used houses, condominiums and town homes|
11.
Include all other forms of ownership or co-ownership property
