{"id":76,"date":"2020-03-24T17:43:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T21:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.new.youngbossinc.com\/MHA\/?page_id=76"},"modified":"2025-09-11T21:23:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T01:23:43","slug":"general-hqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mariettahousingauthority.org\/?page_id=76","title":{"rendered":"General HQS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<h2>Housing Quality Standards<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>MHA INSPECTIONS LANDLORD FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>HUD regulations require The Marietta Housing Authority to inspect all potential Housing Choice units to ensure that they are \u201cdecent, safe and sanitary\u201d according to federal standards (\u201cNSPIRE\u201d). No unit can be leased through Housing Choice unless it meets these standards.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What is HUD&#8217;s NSPIRE?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate\u00a0(NSPIRE) aims to improve confidence in HUD&#8217;s ability to keep properties in compliance by accurately assessing the condition of a unit, implementing streamlined inspection processes, and prioritizing the health and safety of residents.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0When will I have initial inspection?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Initial inspections are scheduled approximately 15 days from the receipt of the Request for Tenancy Approval form (RFTA).<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the unit is not available for inspection until after the 15 days, the inspection will not be scheduled until after the date the unit is available.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What time is my inspection?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All inspections are between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The inspectors will contact the landlord for initial inspections to coordinate a specific time for the inspection.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Marietta Housing Authority will mail out a letter 30 days before the inspection date to the tenant for biennial and special inspections. The letter will indicate the date and timeframe of the inspection. The tenant is responsible for being present at the unit for biennial and special inspections.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0If the unit fails inspection, when is the follow-up inspection?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the unit fails an inspection, the inspector will do a follow-up inspection after the deficiencies are fixed.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The reinspection for biennial inspections is 30 days after the failed date.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The reinspection for initial inspection is usually scheduled within 10 days of the first inspection.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Who fixes the item(s) that fail?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the inspection, the inspector determines if the owner or tenant is responsible for correcting the deficiency, based upon his findings, and questioning of how a condition occurred.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Failure to correct deficiencies will result in the going into abatement. Once the unit is placed in abatement a letter is mailed out to the landlord and the tenant. The letter will indicate the final date repairs must be made by before the HAP contract is terminated and the tenant must move out.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What are some common failed items?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some common failed items that would be the landlord responsibility are:<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bathroom<\/strong>&#8211; Drain clogged\/slow drain, drain-pipe leaking, faucet\/handle loose or missing,<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">cabinetry deteriorated\/damaged.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ceiling<\/strong>&#8211; Black mold, evidence of leak, holes or cracks, vents\/grates not secured\/missing<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Electrical Hazards<\/strong>-Broken, frayed or exposed wiring, outlet not a GFCI, outlet inoperable,<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">missing or broken switch covers<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Exterior<\/strong>&#8211; Holes or cracks allowing air penetration into unit, structure\/area +30\u201d w\/no railings,<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">walls deteriorated\/loose surfaces<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Floors<\/strong>&#8211; Cracked\/broken tile, rotted\/soft areas, tripping hazard-uneven flooring<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Foundation<\/strong>&#8211; Cracked\/deteriorated, evidence of water intrusion into crawl space<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Garbage<\/strong>&#8211; Excessive garbage and debris (trees, leaves, unregistered vehicles, damaged fences)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">on the exterior of unit<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Heating<\/strong>&#8211; Furnace not properly vented, furnace not working properly, gas odor present<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Infestation<\/strong>&#8211; Evidence of bed bug infestation, evidence of roach infestation<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Kitchen Sink<\/strong>&#8211; Drain pipe clogged\/slow, drain-pipe leaking, faucet handle loose\/ missing, faucet<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">leaking, sprayer not in properly working order<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Interior Hazards<\/strong>-Smoke Detector required for each level, electrical panel has blown fuses or<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">missing\/unsecured cover<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Refrigerator<\/strong>&#8211; Door handle damaged\/missing, door seal damaged, no refrigerator present<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Roof<\/strong>-Gutter\/downspouts not working properly, gutters not securely attached<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Security<\/strong>&#8211; Door frame\/trim damaged, lockset damaged\/missing<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Smoke Detecto<\/strong>r-Missing or chirping<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Stairs and Halls<\/strong>-4 or more risers w\/ no handrail, loose\/unstable handrail<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Stove<\/strong>&#8211; Oven does not work properly, knobs missing<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Toilet<\/strong>&#8211; Clogged\/overflows, cracked\/ leaking, runs continuously, toilet lid cracked\/missing<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ventilation<\/strong>-Excessive noise from vent fan, no operable window, no window, or vent present<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>*PLEASE USE OUR NSPIRE CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU WITH THE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariettahousingauthority.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NSPIRE_Checklist.pdf\">NSPIRE Checklist<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Housing Quality Standards MHA INSPECTIONS LANDLORD FAQ HUD regulations require The Marietta Housing Authority to inspect all potential Housing Choice units to ensure that they are \u201cdecent, safe and sanitary\u201d according to federal standards (\u201cNSPIRE\u201d). 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