Homebuyer guide
Condo Inspection Checklist
A unit inspection covers accessible components within the agreed scope. Building envelope, structure, shared systems, and association obligations may require separate documents or specialist review.
Practical checklist
- Inspect visible unit interiors, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, HVAC equipment, windows, doors, balconies, and installed appliances within scope.
- Note signs that may originate from common roofs, walls, piping, drainage, or adjacent units.
- Review association budgets, reserves, minutes, insurance, assessments, litigation, maintenance plans, and engineering reports with qualified advisers.
- Clarify responsibility for windows, balconies, pipes, HVAC, water damage, and finishes.
- Check storage, parking, shared amenities, access, noise, ventilation, and life-safety information.
Questions worth asking
- Which common elements can the inspector access?
- Who is responsible for the observed component under the governing documents?
- Are major projects, assessments, claims, or deferred maintenance disclosed?
- How are water intrusion and shared-system repairs handled?
- Which documents need legal, financial, insurance, or engineering review?
Sources and further reading
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