Understanding Inventories for Your Rented Home

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An Inventory is done at the start and end of a tenancy, and it is essentially a document which lists everything in the property, and its state and condition. The list is obviously likely to be longer with furnished homes.

IF you’re thinking about starting a tenancy, remember your inventory is your chance to tell the landlords what condition the house is in, so when you move out you have written proof that the condition is the same as it was when you began your contract.

Inventories are obviously also  ideal for landlords, and if there has been damage to furniture, carpets, windows, then they have the written proof to say that damage did not exist, therefore taking an amount off the tenants deposit to pay for any damages.

Remember inventories are important, and they require thorough reading, rather than just signing and submitting it, because (if you’re a tenant) you may find yourself paying for damage that was not your fault.