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How 'new' does an inventory need to be?
lookstraightahead
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Should an inventory be new for each new tenant? The last time I rented the pics had been taken before the previous tenancy so included no recent wear and tear, even furniture that wasn't there. Made my job hard with having to update their inventory as the tenant.
Just about to sign a new one for a different property and judging by the rental pics I'm expecting it not to have been updated either. If a landlord pays an agent for this service, shouldn't it be updated anyway?
Just about to sign a new one for a different property and judging by the rental pics I'm expecting it not to have been updated either. If a landlord pays an agent for this service, shouldn't it be updated anyway?
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I used to update it every time I carried out a new rental. So general content was the same but added any wear/tear or new/replaced items, new photos where necessary. The agent /landlord /inventory clerk should update it.0
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An inventory may be invalid or provide weaker evidence in case of a dispute or deposit tribunal if it isn't done at entry to the property and then repeated to confirm checkout.
If you sign an inventory showing better condition than reality (because it is an old inventory) then in theory you are saying the house condition on moving in is as per the inventory - that could weaken your case that wear and tear is wear and tear because of the short time in between the inventory and you leaving.0 -
I did mention it on the old inventory - they even had the picture dates which were old! I just don't want to go round our new place having to do the same thing.0
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You probably should do a detailed record and annotation of the inventory yourself anyway.
However if they aren't going to provide you an accurate (or even close) inventory then if you wanted to play hard ball you could refuse to sign the inventory and return them in writing that the inventory is not accurate - and keep evidence of this. Without one the agent and landlord will have a hard time proving any damage if they try to withhold your deposit.
...is your letting contract charging you for a check in or check out inventory?0 -
No neither I don't believe. The property I'm leaving is just the landlord, the new property i think they are charging the landlord (but I will check)0
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