If I own a residential dwelling [unit] in the Town of Cohasset and my tenant is destroying the property and I would like an inspection, can I request an inspection to be performed?
Anybody may request an inspection of any residential dwelling [unit], but only the occupant and/or an authorized representative of the occupant can provide access to the dwelling [unit] for inspection. If a property owner requests a housing inspection, the Board of Health (or its authorized agent) will attempt to perform the inspection by contacting the occupant, in person, and explaining that a request for inspection has been submitted for the particular reasons requested, followed by informing the occupant of her/his rights, as described in 105 CMR 410.820 and 410.990.


If the occupant refuses access to the dwelling [unit] for inspection, the Board of Health (or its authorized agent) will document the refusal, as well as any code violations observed in the common areas and the exterior of the dwelling [unit].

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