Property Inventory

• The property inventory will record the content and state of the property before it is leased to you. It is also called the schedule of condition

• Some letting agents will charge an upfront fee for the inventory of the property at the beginning and end of your tenancy. They may outsource this task or do it themselves. Either way they will advise you on how they will proceed. Be aware of it

• The landlord will have a list or a list and images of contents in the property. This list will have a section where you will both tick and sign to agree on the condition of the item in the property

• Before you move in the landlord or letting agent will do a property inventory. This is the opportunity for both the tenant and landlord to visually access what list of eventual future damage which will affect your deposit.

• It is a good idea for both parties to be present, as details of any damage made by you the tenant, will be paid out of your deposit, and it will be made clear to you

• It Is done before you move in. If it is note done insist for the inventory to be done. Your deposit will be at risk if you do not request it

• To avoid end of tenancy dispute and get the full return of your deposit. It is advisable for to video the inventory. Ask as many questions as you need and have a clear concise response from the person is doing the inventory

• Get a copy signed by both you and the landlord

The boiler

• It is vital to have heating. So, this should be your main concern. Specially if you have kids in the property. You should make sure that the landlords have all necessary documents such as (Energy Performance certificate) and Gas Safety Certification and Boiler service

• A carbon emission detector

• A make sure that the property has fire alarm in each room

Kitchen

• Test the fridge/ freezer if they are in good working order and the doors are closing properly

• The cooker: if the cooker is in good working order, open the oven and take a picture for further references

• Check the van if it is in a good working order

• The microwave in any if it is in good working order and take a picture of the inside

• Make sure that the door is shutting properly

• The kitchen cupboard doors and handles if there are closing and properly fixe

• Make sure that every item listed in the inventory is working are there should do

Bathroom

• The toilet: you must make sure that the toilet is flushing and properly and in good working order. Plumbers are very expensive specially in emergencies

• The bathroom and sinks are in good working order

• As a tenant you should protect your deposit by making sure that you test everything listed in the inventory list in case of conflict at the end of your tenancy. Although you have your money protected by a deposit scheme, it will not be protected if it Is used to paid for damages that you caused and liable for