Tenants keep calling for inspections, but the reality behind those requests is far more complicated than a simple walk-through and a quick report. We pull back the curtain on what really happens when renters ask for a home inspection and why many professionals choose to pass—covering lease restrictions, limited access, local rental laws, and the very real risk of getting pulled into landlord–tenant disputes. We start with the legal basics: renters in many places can request inspections, but ...