Is home inspector insurance required in NYC - InspectionNews

Shahid Malik · #1 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 05:08 PM

I am PE and would like to start home inspections in NYC. Does any one know if I am "required" by the city or state to carry any liability insurance to conduct home inspections. Do I need any type of registration with Department of Consumer Affairs or any other regulatory body or simply advertise in the paper and start making reports.

Please inform.

Thanks

John Ghent · #2 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 06:01 PM

Google the Home Inspector Licensing Bureau. Yes, you need general liability but I am not sure of the exact amount. They are in Albany. P.S. there are already too many inspectors in NY.

Billy Stephens · #3 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahid Malik

---- or simply advertise in the paper and start making reports.

Please inform.

Thanks

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Maybe I should Advertise in The New York Times.
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Brandon Chew · #4 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 08:54 PM

Shahid,

To get state requirements, start here: Welcome to the Division of Licensing . Then ring city hall in the Big Apple to see if there's anything special required by NYC.

Brandon