Real Estate Inspectors abide by a strict code of ethics.

• Sec. 1102.103. PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR LICENSE REQUIRED.

   A person may not act as a professional inspector in this state for a buyer or seller of real property unless the person holds a professional inspector license under this chapter.

• Sec. 1102.106. MORAL CHARACTER DETERMINATION.

  As prescribed by Section 1101.353, the commission shall determine, on request, whether a person's moral character complies with the commission's moral character requirements for licensing under this chapter and may conduct a supplemental moral character determination of the person.

• Sec. 1102.301. NEGLIGENCE OR INCOMPETENCE.

  An inspector may not perform a real estate inspection in a negligent or incompetent manner.

• Sec. 1102.302. AGREEMENT FOR SPECIFIC REPORT; DISHONESTY.

  An inspector may not:

  (1) accept an assignment for real estate inspection if the employment or a fee is contingent on the reporting of:

  (A) a specific, predetermined condition of the improvements to real property; or

  (B) specific findings other than those that the inspector knows to be true when the assignment is accepted; or

  (2) act in a manner or engage in a practice that:

  (A) is dishonest or fraudulent; or

  (B) involves deceit or misrepresentation.

• Sec. 1102.303. ACTING IN CONFLICTING CAPACITIES.

   An inspector may not act in a transaction in the dual capacity of inspector and:

  (1) undisclosed principal; or

  (2) broker or salesperson.

• Sec. 1102.304. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.

  An inspector may not perform or agree to perform repairs or maintenance in connection with a real estate inspection under an earnest money contract, lease, or exchange of real property.

Review the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors' Code of Ethics