27/07/2017
What is noted on an inventory?
An inventory is a legal document and should be thoroughly compiled. This is in the interests of both the tenant and the landlord. There are less likely to be problems when the tenant is leaving the property if everything is recorded in a detailed and efficient manner in the first place. The inventory should be agreed by both the landlord and the tenant when the tenant occupies the property. The inventory should detail everything included in the property. This includes the doors and locks, ceiling, walls, light fittings, flooring and carpets, blinds and curtains, smoke detectors, door frames, plug sockets, cupboards, door handles, extractor fans and heating appliances - to name but a few. As well as these fixtures and fittings, any furniture belonging to the landlord should be included with descriptions of the condition. It is important that any marks, chips or damages are included next to each description along with digital date stamped photographic evidence. The landlord is not responsible for any damage done by the tenant and vice versa.