A: Yes, absolutely. Report is a “Schedule of Condition” and itemises everything in the property, from Walls, Floors through to doors and door fittings. Without an inventory, how will you ever prove that the tenants are responsible for the damage?
Q: Are photograps incuded in the report?
A: Yes, you can but just don't expect that any court in the country to take that report seriously.
In order to be legally binding, an to convince a court that you have merit on your side, your inventory must have been prepared by a neutral party. No matter how honourable you and your letting agent are, no court will view you as ‘neutral'.
A: Landlords be warned! If you are having a Check In, do not let tenants move in prior to that report being done!
It is vital that the Check In be done on the day that the tenants move in, or the day before even. But not after they have already taken up residence. If the tenant and/or their belongings are already in your property, then you cannot prove that any damage they cause was not already there!
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