ICC Verification Tool Kit

 Bid to remediate any item reported as "No."

 Complete an ABC check in via mobile app on every work order.
 If property is remote or rural, be sure to know where property lines end so that all exterior issues are fully addressed.
 Ensure that all exterior debris/personals/hazards and detached buildings are accurately evaluated if they are part of
the property.
 Document all rooms, closets, attics, basements, crawlspaces, and sheds via photos. Every wall, floor, ceiling, yard angle
and roofline should be photographed.
 Evaluate these questions for every property unit.
The following information is based on HUD guidelines/regulations.
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• General Yes No
o Property vacant?
o Free from any posted citations or violations?
o Are utilities off unless a situation exists that requires that a utility be on (example: temperature requirements, sump pump
present)?
o If required by law, are smoke detectors and carbon dioxide monitors installed?

• Exterior Yes No
o Does the property have a building structure on it? (As opposed to being a vacant lot.)
o If property is remote or rural, do you know where property lines end?
o Is property accessible by road/driveway? (If no, a bid to add a driveway or means of access may be needed).
o Are entryways, walkways, porches and driveways clear of 2 inches or less of snow?
o Is fence in good condition, undamaged, free of missing or falling pieces?
o Is fence secured with padlock if required (example: if pool is present)?
o Free of exterior graffiti?
o Free of exterior debris?
o Free from vehicle, boat, motorcycle, etc.?
o Free from depressions or holes in yard that would make a trip hazard (example: yard depression from removed pool)?
o Free from exterior wood boarding?
o If property is approved to convey with wood boarding, does the wood fully cover each opening with no gaps?
• Exterior Yes No
o Free from siding/stucco/wood damage?
o Free from missing, damaged, rotting or sagging fascia or soffit?
o Will gutters prevent water from entering house?
o Free from missing, damaged, or sagging gutters or downspouts?
o Crawlspaces with exterior entry secured with a padlock?
o Free from trip hazards on exterior stairs and decking?
o Is decking solid and structurally sound (including deck steps)?
o Do all exterior stairs have handrails, if needed?
o Are deck railings intact and sturdy?
o Lockbox installed, if applicable?
o Were all locks changed that provide immediate access to a living area or basement?
o Do doors close securely without gaps in seal? (Exterior doors that do not close are a security issue)
o If car port is present, is it structurally sound and not tarped or leaking?

• Yard Maintenance Yes No

o Is grass less than 2 inches tall?
o If property has desert landscaping, is property free of major weeds
o Are trees/shrubs/bushes trimmed and not touching the property's structures?

• Roof Yes No
o Roof intact?
o Free from tarp on roof and free from need for roof tarp?
o Shingles intact (secure and no shingles missing)?
o Free from roof leaks?
o Free from moisture leaking through to attic?

• All Room Check Yes No

o Free of interior graffiti?
o Free of mold?
o Free of wet/damp spots?
o Free of visible leaks in floors, ceilings, or walls?
• All Room Check Yes No
o Free of ceiling water stains?
o Free of uncapped wires?
o Free of uncapped gas line?
o Free of uncapped dryer vent?
o Free of uncapped water lines?
o Free of interior debris?
o Outlet covers present?
o Dryer vent covered?
o Sliding glass doors double locked?
o Stairs functional, structurally sound, and safe to use?
o Do stairs have hand rail if needed?
o Free of broken windows or glass?
o Free of missing drywall after any mold remediation or rehab repairs? (Drywall should be reinstalled if removed due to mold or
rehab repairs.)
o Room in broom swept condition?
o Any evidence of previous water seepage or flooding?
o Are windows secured (slider locks intact and locked)?
o Free from feces, urine soak or stains on the interior floors?
o Closets free from debris?
o Free of rodents, pests or vermin?
o Free of missing/damaged cabinets?
o Are floors structurally sound? Any weakness?
o Are floors free of sagging areas or spongy?
o Are floors free of any trip hazards (holes, loose baseboards, loose/missing carpet tack strips)?

• Bathroom/washroom/laundry room Yes No

o Free of mold in bathroom?
o Free of any active leaks?
o Free of missing or damaged due to leak/moisture?
o Is plumbing present?
o Toilets present?
• Bathroom/washroom/laundry room Yes No
o Are toilets clean?
o Are toilets winterized?
o Are winterization posting signs present in bathroom?
o Sinks and Tubs present?
o Are cabinets, drawers and medicine cabinets intact and free of debris?

• Kitchen Yes No
o Is fridge/freezer empty and clean?
o Free from leaks in fridge line or dishwasher?
o Are appliances free from debris?
o Are cabinets, pantries, wet bars and drawers free of debris?
o Is plumbing present?
o Free of any active leaks?
o Is water line capped, if applicable?
o Free from missing tile or damaged due to leak/moisture?
o Are appliances present? (need to evaluate missing or stolen appliances)
§ Dishwasher- mark as no if it is not present and was it previously present?
§ Fridge/freezer- mark as no if it is not present and was it previously present?
§ Microwave- mark as no if it is not present and was it previously present?
§ Oven- mark as no if it is not present and was it previously present?
§ Hood Range- mark as no if it is not present and was it previously present?

• Winterization Yes No
o Winterization performed? - If in season, by client requirement or if plumbing repairs were completed on the property?
o Winterization performed? - If plumbing repairs were completed on the property? *Winterizations must occur after any plumbing
repairs if in season.
o Was winterization performed with non-toxic antifreeze (propylene-glycol or a comparable nontoxic, non-corrosive substitute)?
o During winterization did all water supply lines pass a standard pressure test to 35 PSI?
o Is water shut off at the curb unless it is required to be on to protect the property (examples shared water system)?
o Is existing winterization intact? (Mark as no if a winterization refresh is needed.)
• HVAC Present and intact Yes No
o AC present and intact?
o Heater present and intact?
o Condenser, air handler, boiler, furnace present and intact?
o Water heater tank present and intact?
o Water heater plumbing is present and intact?
o If applicable, water softener present and intact?
o If a water softener is present is it in tact?
o Electrical panel present and intact?
o Are visible wires connected to the electrical panel? (Need to ensure electric is functioning)

• Crawlspace/Attic Yes No
o Free from attic/crawlspace debris?
o Free from feces in attic/crawlspace?
o Free from hazards in attic/crawlspace?
o Free from evidence of water stains on ceiling rafters?

• Basement Yes No
o If sump pump present, is it operational?
o If sump pump present, is electric on?
o Do basement stairs have handrail, if needed?
o Is basement free of flooding or freeze damage (including frozen water)?
o Free from signs of mold or previous flooding?
o Free from structural indicators of damage? Free from water intrusion?

• Electric Yes No
o Circuit breaker present?
o Is circuit breaker free from damage?
o Are all wires to circuit breaker intact and not cut?
• Damages Yes No
o Free of vandalism?
o Free of unfinished rehab?
o Free from severe foundation cracks?
o Free of minor cracks caused from settling of home?
o Free of significant cracks in foundation?
o Free from evidence of freeze damage?
o Free from flooding or flood damage?
o Free from fire or smoke damage?
o Free from storm, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, boiler explosion damage?
o Free from mold damage?

• Garage Yes No
o Garage door present?
o Garage door allowing access to interior living space closed and secured?
o Garage car door closed secured?
o Garage car door unplugged?
o Garage car door secured with a padlock?
o Free from vehicles present? (Cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, ATVs, etc.)

• Pool Yes No
o If pool is present, is pool drained/secured/covered to safety standards?
o If hot tub spa is present, is it drained?
o Hot tub spa/Jacuzzi covered to safety standard?
o If property has above ground pool, does it have decking around the pool? (IF no, bid to remove.)
o Is above ground pool present with decking and covered with safety cover?

• Exterior Closed Structures Yes No

o Are exterior closed buildings structurally sound?
o Exterior closed structures secured?
o Exterior closed structures free of graffiti?
o Exterior closed structures free from debris?
• Exterior Closed Structures Yes No
o Exterior closed structures in broom swept condition?
o Exterior closed structures free from flooding or flood damage?
o Exterior closed structures free from fire or smoke damage?
o Exterior closed structures from earthquake, tornado, hurricane, boiler explosion damage?
o Exterior closed structure roof(s) free from tarping and active roof leaks?
o Are all windows free of missing panes and or cracks? Note: dual pane windows with one pane missing are acceptable as long as all
broken glass has been removed.
o Are exterior closed structures windows secure and free from boarding?
o Trees and shrubs are not touching the exterior closed structures?

• Mobile home Yes No

o Was VIN previously provided to MCS by contractor?
o Is skirting present and intact?
o Evidence of poured cement foundation or presence of strapping and cement pillars?
o Tongue and axel removed?

• Water Supply (applies to Clients 106, 708, and 936) Yes No

o If the water supply is a private well, has the well been properly shut down and closed?

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document remain solely responsible for determining the manner and means of completing the services necessitating its use. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it is an independent contractor of MCS that it is not an
employee of MCS, and individuals and entities engaged by contractor to provide service are not MCS employees.