Cal. Civ. Code § 410.610
Inspection Form
Operative Text
Each board of health shall adopt and use an inspection report form available from the
Department, or any other inspection report form provided it includes, at a minimum, the
following:
(A) Specifically labeled spaces for:
(1) The name of the inspector;
(2) The date and time of the inspection or investigation;
(3) The location of the residence inspected;
(4) The need for an additional inspection by a specialized inspector pursuant to 105 CMR
410.620(A) and the reason that such inspection is necessary;
(5) A description of the conditions constituting violations;
(6) A listing of the specific provisions of 105 CMR 410.000 or other applicable laws,
ordinances, by-laws, rules or regulations that appear to be violated;
(7) A determination by the official inspecting the premises whether the violations noted are
listed in 105 CMR 410.630(A), and whether the effect of any violation(s) or conditions not
listed in 105 CMR 410.630(A) may endanger or materially impair the health, safety, or
well-being of any person(s) occupying the premises; and
(8) The signature of the inspector preceded by the following statement: "This inspection
report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury"; and
(B) A copy of Occupants' Legal Rights and Responsibilities issued by the Department.Section 410.610 of 105 Mass. Code Regs. 410.000 establishes the minimum required contents of the inspection report form that local boards of health must use when inspecting residential properties. Every such form must capture identifying details about the inspector and the inspection, describe any violations found, cite the specific regulations that appear to have been violated, and include a certified signature under penalty of perjury. The form must also include a copy of the state-issued summary of occupants' legal rights and responsibilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 105 CMR 410.610, when a board of health inspector visits a rental property, the resulting inspection report must meet specific state-mandated standards. Compliant operators generally review any inspection report they receive to confirm it contains all required elements — including the inspector's name, the date and time, a description of violations, and the applicable regulatory citations — since a properly completed form is the official record of the inspection. Keeping copies of all inspection reports and any follow-up correspondence is a common practice among property managers who want to maintain clear documentation of their compliance history.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 410.610 of 105 Mass. Code Regs. 410.000 entitles occupants to receive, as part of any board of health inspection report, a copy of the state-issued summary of occupants' legal rights and responsibilities. If you receive an inspection report, you can check that it includes all required elements — such as a description of violations, the specific regulations cited, and the inspector's certified signature — since these details form the official record that may be relevant if you need to pursue a complaint or raise a housing code violation. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid offices can help you understand how an inspection report under this provision may factor into your housing situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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