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Dardenne Prairie aldermen reopen debate on requiring occupancy inspections when homes are sold
Summary
A proposal from Aldermen Detweiler and Ney would require an occupancy inspection or seller-provided inspection certification when a property changes ownership. Supporters said it protects buyers and neighbors; opponents said buyers should be free to waive inspections. The city attorney will draft ordinance language for the next meeting.
A proposal to require an occupancy inspection on a change of property ownership dominated discussion at the Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen work session on Nov. 19, 2025.
Alderman Detweiler, who introduced the RBA with Alderman Ney, said the change is intended to protect buyers and neighboring properties by ensuring unpermitted or unsafe work is identified before closing. "People are buying homes sometimes cash, no inspections," Detweiler said, arguing that the city needs to guard against safety risks such as electrical hazards and…
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