Unfurnished Inventory / Checkout

Service Description

An essential report for helping to prevent disputes with tenants and ensure that your rental property is in the same condition (less fair wear and tear) at the start & end of a tenancy. All of our Inventory Reports are professionally compiled. We always include detailed narrative descriptions which we combine with digital colour photography on all reports. We visit the rental property and undertake a full Inventory inspection itemising the fixtures, fittings, contents and the condition of the property at that time. Since the introduction of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme on 6th April 2007 it has become a requirement for Landlords to ‘prove their case’ if there are to be any deductions made from a Tenant’s deposit. The legislation is designed to protect Tenants and under the terms of the scheme adjudicators will review all relevant documents, including Inventory Reports, before the dispute resolution service or the courts decide how to divide deposit liabilities between Landlords and Tenants. You need to be able to prove damages or breakages have occurred during a Tenancy. The most effective way to do this and to avoid a potential dispute is to have your Tenants agree on the specific condition of your property and its contents before they begin occupancy. This can be achieved by having an independent professionally prepared Inventory Report drawn up and then signed by your Tenants before they move in. By doing this you will be sending a clear signal to your Tenants that they will be held fully responsible for all damage, necessary repairs and renewal costs other than acceptable fair wear and tear. A comprehensive Inventory Report is an essential tool in successful property management. You can find further information about the Tenancy Deposit Scheme on the following websites: The Deposit Protection Service: www.depositprotection.com My Deposits: www.mydeposits.co.uk The Dispute Service: www.thedisputeservice.co.uk