Inventory Reports: Renting a property can be a complex business for landlords and tenants. Burns to carpets, marked or scuffed walls and floors, these issues can consume the deposit or a large portion of it. The landlord may feel there is a requirement for the property to be refurbished before it is re-let. An experienced, professional inventory clerk is the answer to this problem.
The inventory is an extensive snapshot of building contents and condition. It should be carried out whether the property is let furnished or unfurnished. It is in the interests of both landlord and tenant to have a detailed inventory of the property from the beginning to help avoid disputes over deposits at the conclusion of the agreement. Once the inventory is complete it should be signed and counter signed by landlord and tenant, a copy of which should remain with each.
The inventory will cover quantity and condition of items such as:-