e020514 Can an inspector provide free home inspections?
Identifier: e020514
Date: 06/11/2002
Question
Is giving out free home inspections against ASHI Code of Ethics?
Response
The Code of Ethics does not directly address fees, or their absence, and does not limit discounting, even 100% discounting. However, a free home inspection and report must comply with the ASHI Standards of Practice, without diminished thoroughness or quality, and must not involve arrangements that otherwise violate the ASHI Code of Ethics. See interpretation e010814 regarding discounts.