Truly independent inspection reports
Posted on 05/10/2008
Before letting a property, every landlord must complete a detailed inspection report that will also be signed by the tenant. This important document agrees the condition of the rental property, and its fittings and furnishings, prior to the entry of the new tenant.
With the introduction of the Repairing Standard in 2007, it's more important than ever that the inspection report is sufficiently thorough and reliable to withstand scrutiny by the Private Rented Housing Panel (PRHP) should such a need ever arise.
Clear Lets can be tasked with the duty of completing both the rental property inspection and writing up the subsequent report. Not only does this guarantee that the final report is independent and unbiased, it also removes a particularly time-consuming and onerous task from the landlord's to-do list.
What's involved in a Clear Lets inspection report?
The inspection report consists of creating a comprehensive inventory of the property, plus fittings and furnishings included in the tenancy. Close attention is paid at all times to the complex criteria of the new Repairing Standard, to ensure that the property continues to meet this requirement.
Once the report is written up, the tenant may review the findings, making any amendments that they deem appropriate. Clear Lets will consider these additional comments at any mid-tenancy inspections and when the property is finally vacated.
At the end of a tenancy, the inspection report is vital in determining any alterations made or damage acquired to the property during the let. Employing an independent arbiter from Clear Lets to make objective decisions around the condition in which the property is left ensures that the treatment of both landlord and tenant is fair.
Next time you need to complete an inspection report, contact Clear Lets for a fast and fair service that protects both you and your tenant from future disagreements.