Published: 18/03/2021 By Hauzoo Lettings Team
Often overlooked, an inventory & check-in report forms part of the contract between a Landlord and their Tenant. It is an essential document to help the Landlord protect their property, especially if there is a deposit dispute at the end of the tenancy.At hauzoo, we always recommend a professional independent inventory and check-in at the commencement of the tenancy, along with a comprehensive check-out at the end of the tenancy.
Many Landlords have, in the past, have either not instructed an inventory and check-in, or prepared their own reports; but the reality is without independent supporting evidence Landlords are finding it harder to recover funds from a Tenants deposit - this is where a comprehensive and independent report helps.
A robust inventory, check-in and check-out report will identify changes to the property throughout the tenancy. And if the Tenant does not agree to the deductions a Landlord proposes, the Landlord will have the evidence required to support any deductions.
Its also worth noting that Tenants are much more likely to preserve and look after the property when they know that there is a detailed report that can be used as evidence if there is any damage to the property, which they will then have to pay for.
A professional inventory, check-in and check-out report should include:
- A record of all fixtures, fittings and furnishings supplied with the property
- An accurate breakdown of the cleanliness of the property
- Condition of the carpets and flooring
- A record of any items that have been damaged at the commencement of the tenancy
- The state of the walls, woodwork, doors, door handles, etc
- Condition of any outside space that forms part of the property including balconies, gardens and driveways
- Checks on garages and sheds
- Supporting photographs to support the above points
For more information on any aspect of lettings contact the hauzoo lettings team via email at enquiries@hauzoo.couk