Can I Place a Tenant Before a Final Inspection

[Scott Weaner]

I am close to closing on our first property, a Duplex. One tenant is in place, and one unit is empty. It needed some electrical work, which is now completed. However, the township has to re-inspect the work, and it may be delayed until sometime in December. I have a tenant lined up that wants to move in as soon as possible. I can still close prior to the inspection (or shouldn't I), but can I rent the unit? The majority of the work was done on the currently rented unit. There is a COA. Thoughts?