Danger Will Robinson Danger
Defect that deck!
A deck does not have to be attached to a house depending on variables. In this case it appears it should be.
- Cross bracing is too high and narrow. No support for lower portion of legs to keep from kicking out or buckling under load.
- Appears to be built on an incline. No visible means of retention to keep from swaying and falling down the incline under load
- Are those 6x6 posts?
- What size are the joists 2x10 or 12. Verify they may be overspanned.
Looks like a handyman special.
Don't be vague in your report about the potential hazards of this deck.
A ledger board is called for, additional bracing recommended and depending on the inclinc footing reinforcement. By the way, what's up with the footings.
Good luck, Markus

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Markus Keller