The Inventory
An Inventory is a document that provides a detailed and accurate written record of the condition and contents of a property recorded at the beginning of each tenancy. To be effective, it has to be accurate and all defects and conditions are recorded and it is those descriptions that will prove a change of condition and cleaning and gardening at the end of the tenancy and whether the Landlord or the Tenant is liable for the end of tenancy costs.
The inspection is non-intrusive or destructive and will, for example, rely on any fire safety labelling of furniture without making further tests. Areas will be inspected in so far as access is reasonably possible.
The Inventory report includes descriptions reflecting the self-evident interior condition and decorative condition of ceilings, walls, woodwork, flooring and all fixtures and fittings, including doors, windows, electrical points, lampshades, curtains/blinds etc.
Observations will also be recorded about household furnishings but excluding items which the Inventory Clerk considers expendable, such as plants, consumables, and trivial items.
Gardens and their maintenance are described generally, including sheds and outbuildings etc., if requested; and will be accompanied by photographs.
Lofts, cellars, and similar areas are not normally inspected.
Our inspections will include items which are of little value on their own and are therefore described collectively rather than individually, for example, aged and used kitchen utensils, bedding, linen, books etc.
If the property contains items considered by the Landlord to be valuable, or of unknown provenance, such as fine art or antiques; the Inventory Clerk must be notified and if possible, valuations provided.
It is recommended that at the start of the tenancy the property is cleaned to a professional standard to include steam cleaning of carpets, curtains, upholstery, kitchens and bathrooms. If an item is soiled at the start of the tenancy a tenant cannot be charged for cleaning at the end of the tenancy period.
Landlords are therefore advised to retain all cleaning receipts as proof.
An Inventory is produced at the beginning of the first tenancy and then for any subsequent tenancies, if we have carried out the “Check-Out” inspection, we will provide an updated Inventory report “Remake” to include new photographs, at a reduced fee.
The main benefit of an Inventory carried out by Assured Inventory Management, is that the report and any early conciliation conducted by our inventory clerks is automatically unbiased and conducted with the aim to quickly and simply resolve issues fairly and therefore avoiding escalation of any matters in dispute.
An Inventory is a document that provides a detailed and accurate written record of the condition and contents of a property recorded at the beginning of each tenancy. To be effective, it has to be accurate and all defects and conditions are recorded and it is those descriptions that will prove a change of condition and cleaning and gardening at the end of the tenancy and whether the Landlord or the Tenant is liable for the end of tenancy costs.
The inspection is non-intrusive or destructive and will, for example, rely on any fire safety labelling of furniture without making further tests. Areas will be inspected in so far as access is reasonably possible.
The Inventory report includes descriptions reflecting the self-evident interior condition and decorative condition of ceilings, walls, woodwork, flooring and all fixtures and fittings, including doors, windows, electrical points, lampshades, curtains/blinds etc.
Observations will also be recorded about household furnishings but excluding items which the Inventory Clerk considers expendable, such as plants, consumables, and trivial items.
Gardens and their maintenance are described generally, including sheds and outbuildings etc., if requested; and will be accompanied by photographs.
Lofts, cellars, and similar areas are not normally inspected.
Our inspections will include items which are of little value on their own and are therefore described collectively rather than individually, for example, aged and used kitchen utensils, bedding, linen, books etc.
If the property contains items considered by the Landlord to be valuable, or of unknown provenance, such as fine art or antiques; the Inventory Clerk must be notified and if possible, valuations provided.
It is recommended that at the start of the tenancy the property is cleaned to a professional standard to include steam cleaning of carpets, curtains, upholstery, kitchens and bathrooms. If an item is soiled at the start of the tenancy a tenant cannot be charged for cleaning at the end of the tenancy period.
Landlords are therefore advised to retain all cleaning receipts as proof.
An Inventory is produced at the beginning of the first tenancy and then for any subsequent tenancies, if we have carried out the “Check-Out” inspection, we will provide an updated Inventory report “Remake” to include new photographs, at a reduced fee.
The main benefit of an Inventory carried out by Assured Inventory Management, is that the report and any early conciliation conducted by our inventory clerks is automatically unbiased and conducted with the aim to quickly and simply resolve issues fairly and therefore avoiding escalation of any matters in dispute.