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Tenancy Deposit Scheme viewpoint on Inventory Reports

The following has been taken from an article in a recent issue of 'The Agreement' magazine.

The absence of an Inventory 'is problematic and they are vital in enabling us to compare the condition of a property at the start and end of a Tenancy. Without an Inventory TDS are usually unable to make any award to the Landlord.'

Independent Inventory Reports - 'TDS cannot insist on independent reports, there is nothing to stop a Landlord producing their own Inventory although if poorly prepared it will impact on a Landlord's claim.'

Clear and separate reports - 'a single document showing condition of check in and check out can be problematic. We need a document showing a contemporaneous record of condition at both times; a separate check in and then check out report.'

Photographs - 'the primary evidence on which we rely is the inventory and check in/out reports. Undated and/or unsigned photographs are of little evidential use. A photograph of a cracked sink for example could be of any sink, in any property, at any time. Photographs are more useful if they back up a written report to which we can cross-refer and can be undated if a Tenant has admitted damage but disputes the cost.'

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