Hi, After reading few posts I realised it will be good to have an inspection of the flat every 6 months. The tenant is there for the last 2 years and i have not inspected it since (apart from having a glance when the plumber was there). How do I go about this inspection and what should I write to the tenant. What should I inspect? Thank you
Firstly, if you want to fully cover yourself with regard to a whole range of issues, you should inspect quarterly. You should also write a brief report of your inspection and send a copy to hhe tenant asking for comments.
My list for one of my properties is below to give you an idea of the areas to cover. I would suggest you join a landlord association as theyll have a range of such templates.
Apologies for the formatting.
|General condition & cleanliness||
|Check unauthorised TV/media/telephone installations||
|Evidence of pets or long term visitors||
|Any missing furniture||
|Holes in walls or blu-tack||
|Mould/condensation||
|Damp patches on walls or ceiling||
|Smoke alarm/CO alarm working||
|Any fire risks||
|Any broken electrical sockets||
|Gas and elec supply not tampered with||
|Gas/boiler/heating working correctly||
|Property can be cooled in Summer||
|Taps working ok, no leaks under sink, bath, basin, around washing machine||
|Sinks and bath draining||
|No pest infestations||
|Extractor fans in bathroom and above cooker ok, not clogged||
|Any broken appliances, (esp glass hob) Also check plugs||
|Any stains on any fabrics||
|Any marks or scratches on furniture, floor, doors, walls, counter top||
|State of floor coverings, no trip hazards||
|Windows open freely, no broken window panes||
|Freezer not iced up||
|Locks not broken, no security issues||
|Lights all working - no unlit areas creating a hazard||
|Blinds working||
|Water tank lids sealed, shower head ok, no concerns re: legionella||
|Unauthorised decoration or alterations||
|Evidence of smoking||
|Evidence of illegal activity - cannabis farm, brothel…||
|Evidence of neighbour nuisance||
|Loft||
|Outside door, drains, windows, walls, gutters, roof, chimneys, fences||
|Stairwell, hallways||
|Front path, steps||
thank you very much for your reply and the effort to enclose the list.
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