Who is ultimately accountable for the outcomes of an inspection?

The property owner is ultimately accountable for the outcomes of an inspection, primarily because they hold the ownership rights and responsibilities associated with the property. This accountability includes ensuring that any lead safety measures and regulations are complied with and that the property is maintained in a safe condition.

The property owner is typically responsible for addressing any findings from the inspection, which might involve hiring contractors for remediation or making necessary repairs to address lead hazards. While the lead inspector conducts the assessment and provides comprehensive reports on lead hazards, it is the property owner who must take action based on those findings.

In this context, although contractors and local government authorities play significant roles in the process—like executing repairs and enforcing regulations, respectively—it ultimately falls on the property owner to manage their property and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.