St Louis Inspection advice needed

[Hilly Fricks]

Hi I am having some difficulty in understanding the rules of the Inspection in St Louis, they say I cannot even show the house before I get an Inspection. I usually do up the major work like plumbing electrical and foundation/mold issues then rent the home at a low rental or on Owner Finance/Land Contract/RTO terms (I keep title until midway through contract) and leave the cosmetics and minor repairs up to the tenant buyer and they are responsible for to obtain the Occupancy Permit. Now I did this in Jennings and when the Inspector came, he was really p***d saying that I cant even show the property until I get all done up move in ready with a licensed contractor...and he says hes going to lock up the property until I get all fixed up. I am relativity new to St louis market (Iv been investing in Indiana where this was not a requirement) so my question is this all over North City and County or specifically a harsh requirement of the Jennings municipality? All help will be really appreciated... Thanks!