Rental Suitability Certificate

RENTAL SUITABILITY CERTIFICATE

Landlord Name:

Certifying Agent / Inspector Name:

RECITALS (WHEREAS)

WHEREAS, Landlord is the owner or authorized manager of the dwelling unit located at the Property Address stated above and requests a formal evaluation to determine the unit's suitability for residential occupancy; and

WHEREAS, Certifying Agent is duly qualified and authorized to perform inspections evaluating structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, sanitation, and habitability conditions and to issue a binding certificate of suitability when the minimum standards set forth herein are met; and

WHEREAS, the Parties agree that the findings and any certificate issued pursuant to this document will govern the parties' respective rights and obligations with respect to the condition of the unit during the certificate term, subject to the terms and conditions stated below.

SCOPE OF WORK

Inspection Date:   Unit/Apartment No.:

CERTIFICATIONS AND FINDINGS

The Certifying Agent has inspected the Property for the following systems and conditions and notes the results below. A checked box indicates the system was inspected and found to meet the minimum condition described.

Structural soundness (walls, floors, roof) — meets minimum standards

Electrical system — safe and in working order

Plumbing and hot water — functioning without leaks

Heating and ventilation (if applicable) — adequate for occupancy

Sanitation and pest control — acceptable

Life-safety items (egress, smoke detectors, CO alarms) — compliant

Overall Suitability Determination: Suitable for residential occupancy Not suitable for residential occupancy

PAYMENT TERMS

Inspection Fee Amount: $

Late Payment: A late fee of will apply to unpaid balances after days from invoice date. The Landlord is responsible for timely payment of fees due to Certifying Agent as specified.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Certificate Effective Date:   Certificate Expiration Date:

Either Party may terminate this Certificate for cause upon written notice to the other Party. Notice Period: days. Termination does not relieve the Landlord of payment obligations for services rendered prior to termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All inspection reports, photographs, measurements, and written findings prepared by Certifying Agent in connection with this Certificate are confidential business records of Certifying Agent and Landlord. Neither Party shall disclose confidential findings to third parties except (i) to prospective tenants of the described unit, (ii) to contractors retained to make corrective repairs, (iii) as required by law, or (iv) with the prior written consent of the other Party. Confidential information necessary for lawful enforcement of this Certificate may be disclosed to attorneys and courts under protective order where appropriate.

GOVERNING LAW

This Certificate shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Certificate, together with any inspection reports and attachments signed by both Parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties to be effective.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CERTIFICATION

By signing below, the Certifying Agent attests, under penalty of applicable law for false statements, that the inspection was performed in accordance with professional standards and that the findings set forth in this Certificate are accurate to the best of the agent's knowledge. The Landlord acknowledges receipt of the inspection findings and agrees to fulfill payment obligations and to remedy any conditions identified as requiring repair to maintain suitability for occupancy.

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