Letting - Inventory Template

bloydie

Hi my letting agency is trying to charge me £75 for an inventory list, which i think is steep. I was wondering if anyone has any templates for this could they please send me a copy so i can do this myself

thanks
Rich
email:bloye69@hotmail.com

telly-addict

I was reading about this in the Telegraph last weekend, basically they said go round from room to room and include absolutely everything. Include the colour, make, size and any other identifying features of anything and everything that can be damaged or stolen! They also said to take digital photos of more expensive items, which seems like a good idea.

Whilst many homes will have the same basic items, TV, fridge etc, because of the range of products available I wouldn't have thought a generic list will be much use as you will need to be specific for the inventory to be of any use?

bloydie

yes i was curious about the layout and probaly the wording used that would hold the tenant accountable for the items if damaged.

theartfullodger

It ain't the template that is the expensive bit, it is the not knowing what to write down & how to describe things and how to print & date all the 'photos.. so that as and when there is an issue with the property at end-of-tenancy your "Inventory" iis robust enough to ensure you can retain what is fairly & reasonably yours...

(eg "Kitchen: Walls freshly painted" - no mention of colour, so at end of tenancy when the walls are dark brown with a few minor scuffs you'll have to pay for re-decorating).

People run half-day course on doing inventories...
http://www.rla.org.uk/landlord/courses/course12.shtml

Your £4:95 may prove very expensive...

Cheers!

Lodger

The_landlord_2

inventories are an excellent idea, it stands in court very well. At the end of the tenancy agreement it is virtually hassle free. I found out the standard fee for an inventory is £200 but estate agents get it on a discounted rate due to their profession. try it, its well worth the money.