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Inventories

What is an inventory?

An inventory is a legally binding document between the Landlord and the Tenant that provides an accurate record of both a property and its contents, whether furnished, part furnished or unfurnished. It is a detailed list of the objects in a property and their condition.

The inventory provides a record of the fixtures and fittings of the property, including their condition. It also describes the condition of the following:

• Ceilings
• Walls
• Floors
• Doors
• Windows
• Furniture
• Furnishings

Why use an inventory?

An inventory protects both Landlord and Tenant, as it is an independent record of the items within a property that is to be rented. An inventory produced by an impartial inventory company, and agreed by both Landlord and Tenant, is used as an easy reference point to settle any disputes relating to contents/damages at the end of a tenancy agreement. It should be revised or recreated before the beginning of each new tenancy.

Click here to view a sample of an inventory.