Tenants Information
The Inventory
Some landlords will have a professional Inventory drawn up which will list the contents of the property and their condition. This is drawn up by an independent company.
There are two main parts to the inventory service, the first is the main inventory and check in report, secondly, the check out report when the tenants finish their tenancy.
A well-prepared inventory and check-in report protects landlords and tenants alike, providing an accurate description of the condition and contents of a property at the start of a tenancy. This will help to prevent and resolve problems before they become major issues. Photographs can be taken where directed.
The condition of the property and its contents at the end of the tenancy is then compared back to this report in the form of a check-out report. The inventory clerk will also provide an opinion on whether any damage that has arisen during the tenancy is attributable to the tenants, to 'fair wear and tear' or to the landlord as required maintenance.
After Check Out, landlord and tenant will be asked to agree the terms of the deposit return. If they do not agree on any deductions to be made, (i.e. there is a dispute) it will be referred to the new adjudication services.
Adjudicators will review all documents (inventories, check in schedules, check out reports etc) before reaching judgments on disputes. It is therefore vital that all evidence is full, detailed, unbiased and preferably independent.
The new Legislation is designed to protect tenants. Landlords will now be required to 'prove their case' if they wish to deduct from tenants deposits. See further details regarding the new Legislation.
Vogue Property Solutions recommends a company that will provide an inventory containing digital photographs along with the check in report. A copy goes to both the tenant and the landlord. At check out, another inventory is done with photographs taken of any damage that may be attributable to tenants.
It is usual that the landlord pays for the Check In and the tenant pays for the Check out.
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