What is a rental property check out?
At NCJ we always recommend that all Landlords have an independent inventory and schedule of condition drawn up at the commencement of a tenancy. If you’ve recently let your property, or are thinking of doing so, don’t underestimate the importance of having an inventory. This document will detail contents, fixtures and fittings and cleanliness as well as basics such as the walls, doors, ceilings, lighting and flooring. The Tenant will sign this document to confirm their agreement to the detail and this will form the basis for the ‘check-out’.
What is a check out?
Prior to the Tenant vacating the property they should be provided with a check list of items which they need to pay attention to. The Letcom tenancy agreement also confirms the Tenants responsibilities during the tenancy regarding the condition of the premises, repairs and cleaning.
The Tenant should be prepared for the vacation date and an appointment should be made for the Tenant to meet with the clerk at the property in order to accompany them for the ‘check out’ appointment and hand back the keys at the end of the appointment.
The check-out appointment will involve the clerk using the original inventory which the Tenant signed and they will conduct a spot the difference exercise. Each difference is noted on the document and the Tenant will be asked to sign this to confirm that they agree with the findings.
