Inspections guides for UK landlords
Property visits, inventories, reporting and follow-up actions.
Writing inspection reports that hold up
A routine inspection is only useful if it produces evidence. A consistent, dated, photographed report is what proves the condition of a property at a point in time.
4 min read
Inventories and schedules of condition
No inventory, no deductions — adjudicators decide deposit disputes on evidence.
7 min read
Property inspections for landlords
Regular, well-documented inspections are the cheapest form of landlord protection.
6 min read
Routine inspection frequency and notice periods
Regular inspections help catch maintenance issues early, but landlords must respect the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment and give proper notice.
4 min read
Move-in inventory best practice for landlords
A detailed, signed inventory taken at check-in is the single most effective protection against disputed deposit deductions later.
5 min read
End-of-tenancy check-out report best practice
A check-out report compared directly against the original inventory is the foundation of any fair deposit deduction.
5 min read