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![]() ![]() It should take place after the tenant has moved all their belongings out and finished cleaning the property. Ideally, the landlord and tenant should arrange a time that works for both of them in order to do the final property inspection together. It is both within landlord rights (and obligations) and the right of a tenant to attend the final inspection. Elderly man checking the hot-water boiler The final inspection: practice The final inspection: Who should attend? Using the apportionment technique, which works by assigning a monetary value to items in the property, can be useful for landlords going through what can sometimes be a subjective process. When assessing wear and tear, landlords should take into consideration factors such as the length of the tenancy as well as the age of the property, which naturally impacts the condition of the property. Landlords should always try to do some research online for case studies that match their own situation in order to determine what is suitable to dispute and what is not. Calculating fair wear and tearĬalculating fair wear and tear can sometimes be challenging for landlords. Landlords can use the tenants’ security deposit to pay for repairs necessary due to damage. A carpet that has faded due to sunlight exposure would classify as wear and tear, whereas food and drink stains on a carpet are considered tenant-caused damage. While normal wear and tear occurs naturally over time, damage is a result of negligence, carelessness, or abuse. ![]() Normal wear and tear is different than damage caused by tenants. To avoid disputes on that, it is advisable for landlords to clearly have it stated in the lease agreement. A landlord cannot claim compensation from the tenant for anything that constitutes wear and tear. A worn carpet from being walked on is a perfect example of normal wear and tear. The term “fair wear and tear” refers to the unavoidable damage that happens through regular, day-to-day use of a property. Landlords should compare the state of the property to the photographs attached to the chattels list created when the tenant first moved in. They should take notes and photographs, while checking things such as the integrity of the walls, ceiling, and floors, looking for any surface damage and stains. In order to properly conduct the chattels check, landlords should inspect the property room by room. While it is possible to use a rental property management company for this purpose, which makes the job a lot easier, a lot of landlords choose to do it themselves. ![]() How to check chattelsĭuring the final inspection, a landlord must carefully tick off every item in the house against their chattels list. This is a particularly important document that is often supported by photographs and which provides landlords with tangible evidence of the exact contents and condition of the property when a tenant first moves in. The final inspection: a bit of theory The inventory/chattels list: what it isĪn inventory/chattels list is a detailed list of every item within a property, which includes fixtures and fittings, cupboards, windows, doors, kitchen appliances, and furniture, and its condition.
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