e060221-3 Inspecting for Daughter

Identifier: e060221-3

Date: 02/21/2006

Question

Is it unethical for a father who is an ASHI member to perform a home inspection for his daughter who is buying a home, in light of the principle that “Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection integrity?”

Response

Any parent would want to help his or her child during a home purchase, including offering his/her expertise regarding the property condition.  Performing an inspection under such circumstances would not be a violation of the Code so long as there was disclosure, and it was understood by all parties that such an evaluation was not purported to be an independent, objective inspection.