housing inspector

Building standards checker

A housing inspector is a government official who examines residential properties to ensure they meet building codes, safety standards, and habitability requirements.

Housing inspectors check for structural problems, fire hazards, pest infestations, and violations like illegal conversions.

They have authority to cite landlords and order repairs: The housing inspector found code violations in every unit.

Opposites
regulatory role

housing inspectorslumlord

Negligent low-income housing owner

realtor · real estate agent · house flipper · real estate broker · listing agent

building lifecycle role

housing inspectorhome builder

One who constructs residences

general contractor · construction worker · developer · architect · electrician

Family

housing, inspector, house, houses, housed, housekeeper, housework, household, hothouse

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G