Property Inventory for Lettings
A comprehensive inventory of the contents of the furnishings, fixtures, and fittings of a property, including a full description of the condition of walls, ceilings, floors and carpets, paintwork, light fittings, woodwork, windows, radiators etc. The document is agreed by both landlord and tenant.
Your property is one of your most valuable assets. Time, accidents, negligence, and even wilful damage can affect its value, no matter how carefully you choose your tenants. A Chase inventory can help minimise the impact.
We aim to make sure that the relationship between tenant and landlord begins the right way by providing an assessment of the condition of a property and its contents that both parties can agree to.
The detailed inventories that our expert clerks produce guarantee that disputes between landlord and tenant over damage or defects at the end of a tenancy are rare. If a dispute arises, it can be settled quickly and easily by reference to our work.
If there is no inventory taken, however, that safeguard is lost. It is almost impossible to recover costs of damage that exceeds the value of the retained deposit when there is no record of the state of the property or its contents at the start of a tenancy. Even retaining the deposit can lead to a tenant taking you to court for its recovery. Why take the risk?
Start of Tenancy Check In
At the start of a new tenancy we produce a hand-written schedule of the overall condition and cleanliness of the property. We take utility meter readings and list and hand over the keys to the tenant.
End of Tenancy Check Out
At the end of a tenancy we compare the state of the property to the original inventory. We list all changes, make recommendations based on our professional expertise, and, where practical, advise on compensation.
Mid Term Property Inspections
We perform interim inspections for managed properties, ensuring that landlords and managing agents are aware immediately of any potential problems. We also carry out inspections on behalf of local housing authorities.
New Build Snagging Lists
We provide snagging lists on new build properties and, where necessary, take photographic evidence. This is especially useful to investment landlords who cannot visit their properties