Inspection Information
The Housing Quality Standards inspection is conducted by DHA Landlord Services Division. It is suggested that owners/managers walk through their properties before the scheduled inspection.
- Utilities not on
- Inoperable heat supply
- Missing or insufficient weather-stripping
- Loose or torn carpet
- Missing or cracked electrical outlet cover plates
- Cracked or peeling paint on walls
- Cracked or broken window panes
- Missing refrigerator kick plates
- Evidence of roof leaks/pipe leaks
- Dirty stoves, ovens or walls and unkempt perimeter surrounding house
- Insufficient bath ventilation and inoperable smoke detectors
- Leaking faucets or plumbing
- No temperature/pressure relief on water heaters
For a more detailed explanation of the Housing Quality Standards Inspection Requirements, visit www.hud.gov; use the Search Engine for "Housing Quality Standards."
If you have questions, you may contact a Landlord Services representative at 214-640-5608.
The Housing Authority of the city of Dallas will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or age.
