This detailed inventory check template is designed to document the condition of your property at the start and end of a tenancy. It's crucial for protecting both landlords and tenants and minimising the risk of deposit disputes.
Template Structure:
Property Details:
Property Address
Landlord Name & Contact Information
Tenant Name(s) & Contact Information
Date of Inventory
Check-in/Check-out
Room-by-Room Breakdown: (Hallway, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, etc.)
General Condition: Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Windows, Doors, Lighting, Radiators/Heating, Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Furniture & Fixtures: Item Name, Quantity, Condition, Photographic Evidence.
Kitchen Specifics: Appliances, Cupboards/Drawers, Sinks & Taps.
Bathroom Specifics: Toilet, Sink, Bath/Shower, Tiles & Grout, Extractor Fan.
External Areas: Garden, Driveway/Parking, External Doors & Windows.
Meter Readings: Electricity, Gas, Water.
Key Inventory: Number of Keys, Type of Keys.
Tenant/Landlord Signatures: Confirmation of Agreement.
Tips for Use:
Take clear, high-quality photographs of each item and room.
Conduct a joint check-in/check-out with the tenant.
Ensure all parties sign the inventory.