HomeMy WebLinkAboutRSVP-Overview
The City of South Bend’s
Department of Community
Investment works to create a
stronger South Bend where
residents and businesses can
thrive. The Neighborhood Health &
Housing team provides programs
and services focused on facilitating
the development of, and supporting
efforts to, make quality affordable
housing available to the
community.
Rev. 02.14.22
CONTACT US
574-235-9586
https://southbendin.gov/rsvp
VISIT
13th Floor, County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM//
RSVP Inspection
Report Guidelines
Department of Community Investment
Neighborhood Health & Housing
City of South Bend
Rental Safety
Verification
Program
“RSVP”
WHAT HAPPENS? ABOUT US The tenant, property manager or
owner contacts Neighborhood Health
& Housing to schedule the
inspection.
The inspector will arrive and begin
the inspection - which includes taking
photos.
If the property does not pass
inspection, the property owner/agent
will be notified of violations, provided
time to make repairs, and required to
schedule a reinspection.
The reinspection will follow the same
process until property meets
minimum standards.
Call 574-235-9586 to
schedule your inspection!
WHAT IS RSVP?
The Rental Safety Verification
Program promotes the health and
safety of rental homes and units in the
City by requiring that rental properties
meet minimum standards of property
maintenance.
Rentals that meet these standards
are issued an Inspection Certificate to
show the property is compliant with all
applicable building and housing code
and ordinance requirements.
For more information, please
see our website:
https://southbendin.gov/rsvp
Unaddressed housing
violation complaints may
be made to the
Neighborhood Health &
Housing any time. To
initiate an inspection call
574-235-9586.
Repair requests should first be made to
the owner or property manager to give
him/her the opportunity to make repairs
before contacting Neighborhood Health &
Housing.
1. SCHEDULE INSPECTION
The property manager, owner or
tenant will schedule the inspection
with Neighborhood Health &
Housing and provide notice to the
occupants (if applicable).
2. PREPARE THE HOME
Occupants should inform owners of
any issues with the home.
Owners will need to make any
needed repairs before inspection.
This will reduce the number of
inspections required.
Put away any personal items you do
not want the Inspector to see prior to
inspection.
3. ACCESS TO THE HOME
The owner or designated agent must
be present for the inspection.
Occupants are encouraged to be
present during inspection.
On the day of inspection, clear any
pathways that could prevent the
inspector from entering all areas of
the home.
4. CRATE / SEPARATE PETS
Inspectors need access to all rooms
so please identify a secure location
to keep pets during the inspection
that does not prohibit access.
During the inspection, the inspector
will look inside and outside of the
home / unit to check if the rental
meets minimum standards as defined
by the International Property
Maintenance Code.
The inspector will inspect every room
in the house or unit as well as any
common areas (applicable to
apartment buildings)
The inspector will have use of a
reference checklist for minimum
housing standards as a guide.
To download and use a sample of the
Inspection Guideline to prepare for
your inspection, please visit
our website:
https://southbendin.gov/rsvp
Inspectors will NOT:
• Look in your dressers or
other furnishings
• Touch personal items unless
they are blocking access to
areas of inspection
• Ask about your immigration
status
THE INSPECTION
PREPARING FOR
INSPECTION