410.822(b): Conduct of Inspections

Each inspection of a dwelling unit shall include at a minimum the condition alleged to be in violation and all those standards found in 105 CMR 410.750(A) through (O) except as otherwise provide in 105 CMR 410.822(B)(1) through 410.822(B)(4). A violation found in a common area shall be considered as a violation which exists in each unit in the dwelling which may be affected by such violations.

(1) An occupant shall be informed of his/her right to a comprehensive inspection at the start of said inspection. A comprehensive inspection will be carried out if the occupant so requests.
(2) The inspection as required in 105 CMR 410.822(B) shall not be required from September 15 to June 15, inclusive, if the complaint relates solely to the lack of heat pursuant to 105 CMR 410.200 or 410.201, however, a comprehensive inspection will be carried out if the occupant so requests.
(3) Where an inspection reveals a condition or conditions which present an imminent threat to the life, health or safety of the occupants immediate steps must be taken by the inspector to order compliance, an inspection as required in 105 CMR 410.822(B) may be delayed until after such steps are taken, but such inspection shall be completed in a timely manner.
(4) Where a reinspection is made in order to determine compliance with a previously issued order, the inspection may be sufficient if it includes those items previously identified as violations unless additional violations have been identified in a subsequent complaint.