# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 36 — Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors — Home Inspectors

### Chapter 06 — Code of Ethics

#### Regulation .01 Responsibilities to the Public.

*COMAR 09.36.06.01*

A home inspector shall:

A. Act as an impartial third party;

B. Discharge the home inspector's duties:

  (1) With integrity and fidelity to the public;

  (2) With fairness and objectivity to all parties; and

  (3) Without bias to any party;

C. Always act in good faith towards a client;

D. Express an opinion only if it is based on practical experience and personal knowledge;

E. Promptly inform a client of any business association, interest, or circumstance that may influence the home inspector's judgment or the quality of the home inspector's inspection service to the client;

F. Make every effort to uphold, maintain, and improve the professional practice, integrity, and reputation of the home inspection industry; and

G. Obey all federal and state laws, regulations, and local ordinances.